Akash vs Roland
The Akash and the Roland are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The Akash has a range of 45 km — 7.5x the Roland's 6 km. The Akash reaches 3,087 km/h vs 1,960 km/h for the Roland. The Akash carries a 60 kg warhead vs 9 kg for the Roland. Launch weight is 720 kg for the Akash vs 63 kg for the Roland. The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance, while the Roland relies on Optical or tracking radar. The Akash has been produced in 15,500 units vs 600 for the Roland. The Roland entered service 32 years before the Akash (1977 vs 2009).
| Indian surface-to-air missile, entered service in 2009, utilizes active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited |
| Service year | 2009 |
| Number produced | 15,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.5 million |
| Franco-German surface-to-air missile, entering service in 1977, uses optical or radar guidance to reach targets. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale / MBB |
| Service year | 1977 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 45.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 720 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 60.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 5.78 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High-explosive fragmentation |
| Range | 6.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 63 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 9.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.40 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 160 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Optical or tracking radar |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Akash or Roland?
The Akash has a longer range at 45 km compared to the Roland's 6 km.
Which is faster, the Akash or Roland?
The Akash is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.5 compared to the Roland's Mach 1.6.
Which has a larger warhead, the Akash or Roland?
The Akash carries a larger warhead at 60 kg compared to the Roland's 9 kg.
Which is heavier, the Akash or Roland?
The Akash is heavier at 720 kg compared to the Roland's 63 kg.
Which is longer, the Akash or Roland?
The Akash is longer at 5.78 meters compared to the Roland's 2.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the Akash and Roland use?
The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance while the Roland uses Optical or tracking radar guidance.
Which entered service first, the Akash or Roland?
The Roland entered service first in 1977, 32 years before the Akash which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akash or Roland?
The Akash has been produced in greater numbers with 15,500 units compared to 600 units of the Roland.