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Akash vs 9K333 Verba

Akash vs 9K333 Verba at a glance — range 45 vs 6 km.

Specifications
Akash 9K333 Verba
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Surface-to-air missile Man-portable surface-to-air missile (MANPADS)
Manufacturer Bharat Dynamics Limited KBM
Service year 2009 2015
Number produced 15,500 units -- units
Estimated unit price $0.5 million $0.2 million
Range 45.0 km 6.5 km
Maximum speed Mach 2.5 NA
Weight 720 kg -- kg
Warhead 60.0 kg -- kg
Length 5.78 m NA
Diameter 350 mm -- mm
Guidance Active radar homing Multispectral optical seeker (UV / near-IR / mid-IR)
Warhead type High-explosive fragmentation HE-fragmentation
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Akash or 9K333 Verba?
The Akash has a longer range at 45 km compared to the 9K333 Verba's 6 km.
Which is faster, the Akash or 9K333 Verba?
The Akash is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.5 compared to the 9K333 Verba's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Akash or 9K333 Verba?
The Akash carries a larger warhead at 60 kg compared to the 9K333 Verba's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Akash or 9K333 Verba?
The Akash is heavier at 720 kg compared to the 9K333 Verba's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the Akash or 9K333 Verba?
The Akash is longer at 5.78 meters compared to the 9K333 Verba's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Akash and 9K333 Verba use?
The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance while the 9K333 Verba uses Multispectral optical seeker (UV / near-IR / mid-IR) guidance.
Which entered service first, the Akash or 9K333 Verba?
The Akash entered service first in 2009, 6 years before the 9K333 Verba which entered service in 2015.