AIM-132 ASRAAM vs Mica
AIM-132 ASRAAM vs Mica at a glance — range 50 vs 80 km, speed 3,675 vs 4,900 km/h, warhead 10 vs 12 kg, launch weight 88 vs 112 kg.
Specifications
|
AIM-132 ASRAAM |
Mica |
| Origin |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
🇫🇷 France |
| Category |
Air-to-Air |
Air-to-Air |
| Type |
Infrared-guided air-to-air missile |
Active radar-guided air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer |
MBDA |
MBDA |
| Service year |
1998 |
1996 |
| Number produced |
-- units |
1,110 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$0.3 million |
$1.5 million |
| Range |
50.0 km |
80.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 3.0 |
Mach 4.0 |
| Weight |
88 kg |
112 kg |
| Warhead |
10.0 kg |
12.0 kg |
| Length |
2.90 m |
3.10 m |
| Diameter |
166 mm |
160 mm |
| Guidance |
Infrared homing, inertial guidance |
Inertial, radar active or infrared |
| Warhead type |
Blast/fragmentation |
Explosive |
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Which has longer range, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or Mica?
The Mica has a longer range at 80 km compared to the AIM-132 ASRAAM's 50 km.
Which is faster, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or Mica?
The Mica 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 Mica?
The Mica carries a larger warhead at 12 kg compared to the AIM-132 ASRAAM's 10 kg.
Which is heavier, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or Mica?
The Mica is heavier at 112 kg compared to the AIM-132 ASRAAM's 88 kg.
Which is longer, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or Mica?
The Mica 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 Mica use?
The AIM-132 ASRAAM uses Infrared homing, inertial guidance guidance while the Mica uses Inertial, radar active or infrared guidance.
Which entered service first, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or Mica?
The Mica entered service first in 1996, 2 years before the AIM-132 ASRAAM which entered service in 1998.