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AAM-5 vs Derby

AAM-5 vs Derby at a glance — range 35 vs 50 km, speed 3,704 vs 4,939 km/h, launch weight 95 vs 105 kg.

Specifications
AAM-5 Derby
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Air-to-Air Air-to-Air
Type Short-range air-to-air missile Short-range air-to-air missile
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Service year 2004 2003
Number produced -- units -- units
Estimated unit price $0.4 million $0.0 million
Range 35.0 km 50.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 3.0 Mach 4.0
Weight 95 kg 105 kg
Warhead -- kg 11.0 kg
Length 3.11 m 3.10 m
Diameter 130 mm 160 mm
Guidance Dual Wavelength IIR and INS Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging
Warhead type Blast-frag High-explosive
Scale Comparison
AAM-5 3.10 m DERBY 3.10 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AAM-5 or Derby?
The Derby has a longer range at 50 km compared to the AAM-5's 35 km.
Which is faster, the AAM-5 or Derby?
The Derby is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 compared to the AAM-5's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the AAM-5 or Derby?
The Derby carries a larger warhead at 11 kg compared to the AAM-5's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the AAM-5 or Derby?
The Derby is heavier at 105 kg compared to the AAM-5's 95 kg.
Which is longer, the AAM-5 or Derby?
The AAM-5 is longer at 3.10 meters compared to the Derby's 3.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the AAM-5 and Derby use?
The AAM-5 uses Dual Wavelength IIR and INS guidance while the Derby uses Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging guidance.
Which entered service first, the AAM-5 or Derby?
The Derby entered service first in 2003, 1 years before the AAM-5 which entered service in 2004.