AKASH-NG ( next generation )

porky_kicker

Senior Member
Joined
Apr 8, 2016
Messages
6,024
Likes
44,577
Country flag
@porky_kicker need your opinion .

Aakash ng launcher has radar inbuilt but carries fewer missile ,so is their a possibility that the launcher might be a different platform too ,and this is just for quick reaction mated with radar for early interception
No

This is the configuration of Akash-NG , no of missiles are adequate per launcher , multiple launchers will be there in a battery , also replenishment vehicles will be on standby for each battery for reloads

Also AD works in layers
 

Lonewolf

Psychopathic Neighbour
Senior Member
Joined
Jan 26, 2021
Messages
7,300
Likes
27,599
Country flag
Is the 35-40 km single pulse variant was tested?
Or are you indicating the range is 90 km?
Mo single pulse was tested ,but the missile is based on dual pulse which is quite similar to mrsam of india ,with range 70 km + , but this mussile has somewhat bigger dimensions ,so obviously range will be greater than that
 

Lonewolf

Psychopathic Neighbour
Senior Member
Joined
Jan 26, 2021
Messages
7,300
Likes
27,599
Country flag
Was the range of Akash NG ever stated officially?

Is there any poster or press release that mentions range?
Nope , mostly are stating based on conservative calculation ,but drdo will understate range that's for sure
 

Rajaraja Chola

Regular Member
Joined
Mar 25, 2016
Messages
754
Likes
2,362
Country flag
Development of indigenous system for spural development and future upgrade at lower cost
I am worried about orders. Akash NG isn't still production ready. At some point most of the regiments are going to be equipped with Barak and Akash NG will be left with very low orders to fulfill and armed forces will come crying citing high costs.
 

Lonewolf

Psychopathic Neighbour
Senior Member
Joined
Jan 26, 2021
Messages
7,300
Likes
27,599
Country flag
I am worried about orders. Akash NG isn't still production ready. At some point most of the regiments are going to be equipped with Barak and Akash NG will be left with very low orders to fulfill and armed forces will come crying citing high costs.
It would be cheaper as the radar and other components are quite common with other equipment going in induction , and maybe it may replace older akash battery too , or supplement mrsam alongside
 

ladder

Senior Member
Joined
Mar 28, 2013
Messages
7,255
Likes
12,207
Country flag
I am worried about orders. Akash NG isn't still production ready. At some point most of the regiments are going to be equipped with Barak and Akash NG will be left with very low orders to fulfill and armed forces will come crying citing high costs.
9 squadron (18 Firing units) of MRSAM has been ordered for IAF.
But, our requirements are huge.

Atleast 8 to 12 squadrons ( 16 to 24 FU) are required for pechora replacement.

Pechoras are currently being digitised. So we have time until their replacement.
 

Aniruddha Mulay

Senior Member
Joined
Oct 16, 2019
Messages
1,817
Likes
9,698
Country flag
9 squadron (18 Firing units) of MRSAM has been ordered for IAF.
But, our requirements are huge.

Atleast 8 to 12 squadrons ( 16 to 24 FU) are required for pechora replacement.

Pechoras are currently being digitised. So we have time until their replacement.
By firing units are you referring to number of launchers?
Coz 2 launchers per squadron seems pretty low
 

ladder

Senior Member
Joined
Mar 28, 2013
Messages
7,255
Likes
12,207
Country flag
Last edited:

The Shrike

Senior Member
Joined
Jun 12, 2021
Messages
2,427
Likes
9,363
Country flag

Lonewolf

Psychopathic Neighbour
Senior Member
Joined
Jan 26, 2021
Messages
7,300
Likes
27,599
Country flag
No one is going to buy Akash V1, there are simply too many more advanced SAMs available in the market from different sources. NG might stand a much better chance but we need to get it production ASAP.
Ng won't be exported before entery in Indian armed forces as simple as that .

Ng is one of the compact system and can act standalone too , not many can . Survivability is a factor that can't be ignored
 

Latest Replies

Global Defence

New threads

Articles

Top