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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range sam category.
01 / Overview
Akash-NG
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2016–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · MODERN ERA
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range sam category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- System TypeMedium-range surface-to-air missile system
- Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)Medium-range
- MobileYes
- In ServiceNo
◈Effector / Missile8MOD.8
- Missile / EffectorAkash-NG
- Ready Missiles6
- Maximum Range60 km
- Minimum Range2 km
- Maximum Altitude18,000 m
- Minimum Altitude30 m
- Missile Speed (Mach)3 Mach
- Warhead TypeFragmentation
▣Guidance6MOD.6
- Guidance TypeMid-course: INS + two-way datalink ; Terminal: ARH
- Fire-and-ForgetYes
- Command GuidanceYes
- Track-Via-MissileYes
- Simultaneous Engagements10
- All-WeatherYes
◇Radar & Sensors4MOD.4
- Search RadarAESA Multi-Function Radar
- AESA RadarYes
- Targets Tracked100
- 360° CoverageYes
◆Mobility & Deployment1MOD.1
- Platformmobile
▤Production1MOD.1
- Operators1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2016Production started
- 2024Entered service
10
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM RANKING Medium-Range SAM · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
14MEDIUM-RANGE SAM10MODERN ERA · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM30INDIA · ALL WEAPONS12PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM
ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range SAMcategory.
📖 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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