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Medium-Range SAM · India · 2009
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Akash

Akash
Akash Photo: Ministry of Defence · Wikimedia Commons · GODL-India
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
75
Altitude Coverage
70
Radar & Tracking
65
Engagement Capacity
60
Reaction Time
70
Mobility
75
ECCM
60
Multi-Target Capability
65
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin India
ManufacturerBharat Electronics, Bharat Dynamics Limited
CategoryMedium-Range SAM
EraPost-Cold War
In service2009
Operators3 countries
Quantity15,500
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
68
Medium-Range SAM MASS Rating
5/17
Post-Cold War
20/123
All-Time
Medium-Range SAM · 10 axes scored
Range
75
Altitude Coverage
70
Radar & Tracking
65
Engagement Capacity
60
Reaction Time
70
Mobility
75
ECCM
60
Multi-Target Capability
65
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range sam category.
01 / Overview
Akash
Country
Production
2009–
Quantity
15,500
Unit Price (current)
$250.0K
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · POST-COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$250.0K
Inflation: +%0
68
medium-range sam category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range sam category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • System TypeMobile Surface-to-air missile system
  • Service Entry Year2004
  • Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)medium-range
  • MobileYes
  • In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile7MOD.7
  • Missile / EffectorAkash
  • Ready Missiles6
  • Maximum Range50 km
  • Maximum Altitude20,000 m
  • Minimum Altitude30 m
  • Missile Speed (Mach)3 Mach
  • Warhead TypeHigh-explosive, fragmentation
▣Guidance6MOD.6
◇Radar & Sensors6MOD.6
  • Search RadarAESA Multi-Function Radar
  • Search Range120 km
  • Tracking RadarAESA Multi-Function Radar
  • AESA RadarYes
  • Targets Tracked100
  • 360° CoverageYes
◆Gun (if applicable)1MOD.1
▤Mobility & Deployment3MOD.3
  • PlatformT-72 or BMP-2 or BEML–Tatra chassis
  • Emplacement Time20
  • AmphibiousNo
⬢Production4MOD.4
  • Total Production15,500
  • Unit Cost2.5 USD
  • Operators2
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1947First deployment: Kashmir conflict
  2. 2009Production started
  3. 2013Entered service
17
years in service
15,500
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
AKASH · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Akash 2009
// DERIVATIVES
Akash-NG 2016
06 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
AkashSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Armenia———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
Omni-directional protection provided by a missile system, enabling targets to be engaged from any angle.
Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar: a radar system using a phased array antenna to steer and scan electronically.
Capability of a Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS) to operate effectively in adverse weather conditions, including rain, fog, or low visibility.
A missile guidance method where the projectile is directed by real-time commands from an external control source, such as an operator or tracking system, to intercept a target.
Fire-and-forget refers to a missile guidance system where the missile guides itself to its target after launch, requiring no further input from the operator.
Mobile: a capability indicating the MANPADS can be transported and operated by a single soldier or small team, enabling rapid deployment and relocation.
A missile guidance method where the launch platform tracks the target and relays updates to the missile in flight.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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