Akash vs 9K33 Osa
The Akash and the 9K33 Osa are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The Akash has a range of 45 km — 3.0x the 9K33 Osa's 15 km. The Akash reaches 3,087 km/h vs 3,672 km/h for the 9K33 Osa. The Akash carries a 60 kg warhead vs 40 kg for the 9K33 Osa. Launch weight is 720 kg for the Akash vs 170 kg for the 9K33 Osa. The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance, while the 9K33 Osa relies on RF CLOS. The Akash has been produced in 15,500 units vs 1,200 for the 9K33 Osa. The 9K33 Osa entered service 38 years before the Akash (1971 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 1971, utilizes radar guidance to engage targets. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Znamya Truda Plant |
| Service year | 1971 |
| Number produced | 1,200 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 | 15.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 170 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 40.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 210 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | RF CLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Akash or 9K33 Osa?
The Akash has a longer range at 45 km compared to the 9K33 Osa's 15 km.
Which is faster, the Akash or 9K33 Osa?
The 9K33 Osa is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the Akash's Mach 2.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the Akash or 9K33 Osa?
The Akash carries a larger warhead at 60 kg compared to the 9K33 Osa's 40 kg.
Which is heavier, the Akash or 9K33 Osa?
The Akash is heavier at 720 kg compared to the 9K33 Osa's 170 kg.
Which is longer, the Akash or 9K33 Osa?
The Akash is longer at 5.78 meters compared to the 9K33 Osa's 3.20 meters.
What guidance systems do the Akash and 9K33 Osa use?
The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance while the 9K33 Osa uses RF CLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Akash or 9K33 Osa?
The 9K33 Osa entered service first in 1971, 38 years before the Akash which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akash or 9K33 Osa?
The Akash has been produced in greater numbers with 15,500 units compared to 1,200 units of the 9K33 Osa.