Akash vs 9K331 Tor
Overview
The Akash and the 9K331 Tor are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
The Akash has a range of 45 km — 3.8x the 9K331 Tor's 12 km. The Akash reaches 3,087 km/h vs 3,600 km/h for the 9K331 Tor. The Akash carries a 60 kg warhead vs 15 kg for the 9K331 Tor. Launch weight is 720 kg for the Akash vs 167 kg for the 9K331 Tor. The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance, while the 9K331 Tor relies on Radio command.
Unit cost is $0.5M for the Akash vs $0.81M for the 9K331 Tor. The 9K331 Tor entered service 23 years before the Akash (1986 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, entered service in 1986, utilizes radio command guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | IEMZ Kupol |
| Service year | 1986 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.8 million |
| 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 | 12.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 167 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 15.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.90 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 235 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radio command |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Akash or 9K331 Tor?
The Akash has a longer range at 45 km compared to the 9K331 Tor's 12 km.
Which is faster, the Akash or 9K331 Tor?
The 9K331 Tor is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.9 compared to the Akash's Mach 2.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the Akash or 9K331 Tor?
The Akash carries a larger warhead at 60 kg compared to the 9K331 Tor's 15 kg.
Which is heavier, the Akash or 9K331 Tor?
The Akash is heavier at 720 kg compared to the 9K331 Tor's 167 kg.
Which is longer, the Akash or 9K331 Tor?
The Akash is longer at 5.78 meters compared to the 9K331 Tor's 2.90 meters.
What guidance systems do the Akash and 9K331 Tor use?
The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance while the 9K331 Tor uses Radio command guidance.
Which entered service first, the Akash or 9K331 Tor?
The 9K331 Tor entered service first in 1986, 23 years before the Akash which entered service in 2009.