Akash Missile System

Type: Indigenous Short-Range SAM
Range: Up to 45 km, Speed: Mach 2.5–3.5
Warhead: 60 kg HE fragmentation
Radar:
- Rajendra 3D PESA (tracks 64 targets)
- 3D CAR (tracks 200 targets)
Capabilities:
- Engages aircraft, UAVs, cruise missiles, low-level ballistic threats
- High ECCM resistance, open architecture
Mobility: Road, rail, and air deployable
Variants:
- Akash-1S: Indigenous seeker
- Akash Prime: Improved RF seeker
- Akash-NG: Higher ceiling (>20 km), two-pulse motor, lighter (350 kg vs 700 kg)