Akash vs V-75
The Akash and the V-75 are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 45 km for the Akash vs 45 km for the V-75. The Akash reaches 3,087 km/h vs 4,100 km/h for the V-75. The Akash carries a 60 kg warhead vs 200 kg for the V-75. Launch weight is 720 kg for the Akash vs 2,300 kg for the V-75. The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance, while the V-75 relies on Radio control command guidance. The Akash has been produced in 15,500 units vs 4,600 for the V-75. The V-75 entered service 52 years before the Akash (1957 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 surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1957, utilizes radio control command guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | MKB Fakel |
| Service year | 1957 |
| Number produced | 4,600 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 | 45.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 2,300 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 200.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 10.60 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 700 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radio control command guidance |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Akash or V-75?
Both the Akash and V-75 have the same range of 45 km.
Which is faster, the Akash or V-75?
The V-75 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.3 compared to the Akash's Mach 2.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the Akash or V-75?
The V-75 carries a larger warhead at 200 kg compared to the Akash's 60 kg.
Which is heavier, the Akash or V-75?
The V-75 is heavier at 2,300 kg compared to the Akash's 720 kg.
Which is longer, the Akash or V-75?
The V-75 is longer at 10.60 meters compared to the Akash's 5.78 meters.
What guidance systems do the Akash and V-75 use?
The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance while the V-75 uses Radio control command guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Akash or V-75?
The V-75 entered service first in 1957, 52 years before the Akash which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akash or V-75?
The Akash has been produced in greater numbers with 15,500 units compared to 4,600 units of the V-75.