AIM-132 ASRAAM vs I-Derby ER
The AIM-132 ASRAAM and the I-Derby ER are both Air-to-Air missiles. The I-Derby ER has a range of 100 km — 2.0x the AIM-132 ASRAAM's 50 km. The AIM-132 ASRAAM reaches 3,675 km/h vs 4,939 km/h for the I-Derby ER. The AIM-132 ASRAAM carries a 10 kg warhead vs 11 kg for the I-Derby ER. Launch weight is 88 kg for the AIM-132 ASRAAM vs 105 kg for the I-Derby ER. The AIM-132 ASRAAM uses Infrared homing, inertial guidance guidance, while the I-Derby ER relies on Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging. The AIM-132 ASRAAM entered service 5 years before the I-Derby ER (1998 vs 2003).
| British infrared-guided missile, entering service in 1998, reaches speeds of Mach 3.0. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Air-to-Air |
| Type | Infrared-guided air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | MBDA |
| Service year | 1998 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.3 million |
| Israeli air-to-air missile, entering service in 2003, utilizes infrared homing and electro-optical imaging guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Air-to-Air |
| Type | Short-range air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems |
| Service year | 2003 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 50.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 88 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 10.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.90 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 166 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Infrared homing, inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | Blast/fragmentation |
| Range | 100.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 105 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 11.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.10 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 160 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging |
| Warhead type | High-explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or I-Derby ER?
The I-Derby ER has a longer range at 100 km compared to the AIM-132 ASRAAM's 50 km.
Which is faster, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or I-Derby ER?
The I-Derby ER is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 compared to the AIM-132 ASRAAM's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or I-Derby ER?
The I-Derby ER carries a larger warhead at 11 kg compared to the AIM-132 ASRAAM's 10 kg.
Which is heavier, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or I-Derby ER?
The I-Derby ER is heavier at 105 kg compared to the AIM-132 ASRAAM's 88 kg.
Which is longer, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or I-Derby ER?
The I-Derby ER is longer at 3.10 meters compared to the AIM-132 ASRAAM's 2.90 meters.
What guidance systems do the AIM-132 ASRAAM and I-Derby ER use?
The AIM-132 ASRAAM uses Infrared homing, inertial guidance guidance while the I-Derby ER uses Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging guidance.
Which entered service first, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or I-Derby ER?
The AIM-132 ASRAAM entered service first in 1998, 5 years before the I-Derby ER which entered service in 2003.