Akash-NG
India2024 - Present
Akash-NG (New Generation) is India's advanced medium-range surface-to-air missile. With improved range, speed, and maneuverability over the original Akash, it provides modern air defense against aircraft and cruise missiles.
Primary Specifications
Range
70 km
Medium-range air defense
Speed
Mach 2.5
High speed for intercepting aircraft
Propulsion
Solid + Ramjet
Dual-pulse solid motor
Weight
720 kg
Mobile launcher compatible
Payload
60 kg
Fragmentation warhead weight
Primary Guidance
Active Radar
Quick Summary
What it is?
A medium-range surface-to-air missile system
Who uses it?
Indian Air Force
Role
Air defense against aircraft, helicopters, and cruise missiles
What's different?
Improved Akash with 60+ km range and Mach 2.5 speed - active radar seeker for fire-and-forget capability against maneuvering targets
Why it matters?
Provides India with modern air defense capability against advanced threats including stealth aircraft and cruise missiles.
Real-World Impact
1
Area Defense
Protects military bases and cities from air attack out to 60+ km
2
Cruise Missile Defense
Can intercept low-flying cruise missiles that evade other systems
3
Simultaneous Engagement
Single battery can engage multiple targets at once
4
Mobile Deployment
Road-mobile system can relocate to protect advancing forces
Additional Features
Secondary Systems
Active Radar Seeker
Special
Mobile Surface-to-Air Missile
FAQs
1. What does 'Akash' mean?
Akash means 'Sky' in Sanskrit, appropriate for a surface-to-air missile.2. How is NG different from original?
3. What can it intercept?
4. How does guidance work?
5. Is it being exported?
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