Akash vs S-300PMU
The Akash and the S-300PMU are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The S-300PMU has a range of 150 km — 3.3x the Akash's 45 km. The Akash reaches 3,087 km/h vs 11,185 km/h for the S-300PMU. The Akash carries a 60 kg warhead vs 145 kg for the S-300PMU. Launch weight is 720 kg for the Akash vs 1,800 kg for the S-300PMU. The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance, while the S-300PMU relies on Active Radar Homing. The Akash has been produced in 15,500 units vs 28,000 for the S-300PMU. The S-300PMU entered service 31 years before the Akash (1978 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 |
| Russian surface-to-air missile, entering service in 1978, uses active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | High altitude radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | MZiK |
| Service year | 1978 |
| Number produced | 28,000 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 | 150.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 9.1 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,800 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 145.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 450 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Active Radar Homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Akash or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has a longer range at 150 km compared to the Akash's 45 km.
Which is faster, the Akash or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the Akash's Mach 2.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the Akash or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the Akash's 60 kg.
Which is heavier, the Akash or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is heavier at 1,800 kg compared to the Akash's 720 kg.
Which is longer, the Akash or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the Akash's 5.78 meters.
What guidance systems do the Akash and S-300PMU use?
The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance while the S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Akash or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU entered service first in 1978, 31 years before the Akash which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akash or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU has been produced in greater numbers with 28,000 units compared to 15,500 units of the Akash.