Akash vs 9K34 Strela-3
Overview
The Akash and the 9K34 Strela-3 are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
The Akash has a range of 45 km — 10:1 the 9K34 Strela-3's 4 km. The Akash reaches 3,087 km/h vs 2,160 km/h for the 9K34 Strela-3. The Akash carries a 60 kg warhead vs 1 kg for the 9K34 Strela-3. Launch weight is 720 kg for the Akash vs 10 kg for the 9K34 Strela-3. The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance, while the 9K34 Strela-3 relies on Infra-red homing.
The 9K34 Strela-3 entered service 35 years before the Akash (1974 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 |
| Soviet portable surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1974, guided by infrared homing. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Portable infrared surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | KBM |
| Service year | 1974 |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 4.5 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.8 ◉ |
| Weight | 10 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.40 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 75 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Infra-red homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Akash or 9K34 Strela-3?
The Akash has a longer range at 45 km compared to the 9K34 Strela-3's 4 km.
Which is faster, the Akash or 9K34 Strela-3?
The Akash is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.5 compared to the 9K34 Strela-3's Mach 1.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the Akash or 9K34 Strela-3?
The Akash carries a larger warhead at 60 kg compared to the 9K34 Strela-3's 1 kg.
Which is heavier, the Akash or 9K34 Strela-3?
The Akash is heavier at 720 kg compared to the 9K34 Strela-3's 10 kg.
Which is longer, the Akash or 9K34 Strela-3?
The Akash is longer at 5.78 meters compared to the 9K34 Strela-3's 1.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the Akash and 9K34 Strela-3 use?
The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance while the 9K34 Strela-3 uses Infra-red homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Akash or 9K34 Strela-3?
The 9K34 Strela-3 entered service first in 1974, 35 years before the Akash which entered service in 2009.