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Medium-Range SAM · India · 2016
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Akash-NG

Akash-NG
Akash-NG Photo: Ministry of Defence · Wikimedia Commons · GODL-India
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
75
Altitude Coverage
70
Radar & Tracking
75
Engagement Capacity
65
Reaction Time
80
Mobility
70
ECCM
75
Multi-Target Capability
70
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin India
ManufacturerBharat Dynamics Limited
CategoryMedium-Range SAM
EraModern Era
In service2016
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
73
Medium-Range SAM MASS Rating
10/29
Modern Era
14/123
All-Time
Medium-Range SAM · 10 axes scored
Range
75
Altitude Coverage
70
Radar & Tracking
75
Engagement Capacity
65
Reaction Time
80
Mobility
70
ECCM
75
Multi-Target Capability
70
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range sam category.
01 / Overview
Akash-NG
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2016–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · MODERN ERA
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
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
◎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
◇Radar & Sensors4MOD.4
◆Mobility & Deployment1MOD.1
  • Platformmobile
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Operators1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2016Production started
  2. 2024Entered service
10
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Akash 2009
Akash-NG 2016
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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