Akash can intercept the enemy plane at 20 Km altitude. I do not know about QR SAM but it may be lot less than that.Difference is in mode of operation and deployment.
Akash is more of a area defence system and is deployed around strategic targets like airfield. IAF is the primary user of Akash.
QRSAM on other hand is a point defence system and it would be a part of mechanized or even infantry division. It would be part of a division on move and hence needs to be fired on move literally. Thus came the name QRSAM.
QRSAM is meant to protect against low flying targets like helicopters, UAS and to an extent CMs.Akash can intercept the enemy plane at 20 Km altitude. I do not know about QR SAM but it may be lot less than that.
QRSAM has an engagement range of 25km and a ceiling of 10km and is being developed for deployment in mobile mechanized formationsAkash can intercept the enemy plane at 20 Km altitude. I do not know about QR SAM but it may be lot less than that.
No it is dea long ago . France askd for the some 5 billion dollar USD for the development of this missile, which was not affordable and hence India reject the offerI'm wondering whether Maitri missile program with France is still alive or it even needs to be.
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