AIM-132 ASRAAM vs R550 Magic II
The AIM-132 ASRAAM and the R550 Magic II are both Air-to-Air missiles. The AIM-132 ASRAAM has a range of 50 km — 2.5x the R550 Magic II's 20 km. The AIM-132 ASRAAM reaches 3,675 km/h vs 3,334 km/h for the R550 Magic II. The AIM-132 ASRAAM carries a 10 kg warhead vs 12.5 kg for the R550 Magic II. Launch weight is 88 kg for the AIM-132 ASRAAM vs 89 kg for the R550 Magic II. The AIM-132 ASRAAM uses Infrared homing, inertial guidance guidance, while the R550 Magic II relies on Infrared homing. Unit cost is $0.26M for the AIM-132 ASRAAM vs $0.09M for the R550 Magic II. The R550 Magic II entered service 12 years before the AIM-132 ASRAAM (1986 vs 1998).
| 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 |
| French air-to-air missile, entered service in 1986, uses infrared homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Air-to-Air |
| Type | Infrared-guided air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Matra |
| Service year | 1986 |
| Number produced | 11,300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.1 million |
| 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 | 20.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.7 ◉ |
| Weight | 89 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 12.5 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.75 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 157 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Infrared homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or R550 Magic II?
The AIM-132 ASRAAM has a longer range at 50 km compared to the R550 Magic II's 20 km.
Which is faster, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or R550 Magic II?
The AIM-132 ASRAAM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the R550 Magic II's Mach 2.7.
Which has a larger warhead, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or R550 Magic II?
The R550 Magic II carries a larger warhead at 12 kg compared to the AIM-132 ASRAAM's 10 kg.
Which is heavier, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or R550 Magic II?
The R550 Magic II is heavier at 89 kg compared to the AIM-132 ASRAAM's 88 kg.
Which is longer, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or R550 Magic II?
The AIM-132 ASRAAM is longer at 2.90 meters compared to the R550 Magic II's 2.75 meters.
What guidance systems do the AIM-132 ASRAAM and R550 Magic II use?
The AIM-132 ASRAAM uses Infrared homing, inertial guidance guidance while the R550 Magic II uses Infrared homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or R550 Magic II?
The R550 Magic II entered service first in 1986, 12 years before the AIM-132 ASRAAM which entered service in 1998.