Akash vs M-11 Shtorm
Overview
The Akash and the M-11 Shtorm are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
Range is 45 km for the Akash vs 55 km for the M-11 Shtorm. The Akash reaches 3,087 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the M-11 Shtorm. The Akash carries a 60 kg warhead vs 150 kg for the M-11 Shtorm. Launch weight is 720 kg for the Akash vs 845 kg for the M-11 Shtorm. The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance, while the M-11 Shtorm relies on Radio command.
The Akash has been produced in 15,500 units vs 25 for the M-11 Shtorm. The M-11 Shtorm entered service 40 years before the Akash (1969 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 1969, utilizes radio command guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Soviet State Industry |
| Service year | 1969 |
| Number produced | 25 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 | 55.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 845 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 150.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.40 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 700 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radio command |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Akash or M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm has a longer range at 55 km compared to the Akash's 45 km.
Which is faster, the Akash or M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm 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 M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm carries a larger warhead at 150 kg compared to the Akash's 60 kg.
Which is heavier, the Akash or M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm is heavier at 845 kg compared to the Akash's 720 kg.
Which is longer, the Akash or M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm is longer at 6.40 meters compared to the Akash's 5.78 meters.
What guidance systems do the Akash and M-11 Shtorm use?
The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance while the M-11 Shtorm uses Radio command guidance.
Which entered service first, the Akash or M-11 Shtorm?
The M-11 Shtorm entered service first in 1969, 40 years before the Akash which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akash or M-11 Shtorm?
The Akash has been produced in greater numbers with 15,500 units compared to 25 units of the M-11 Shtorm.