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AIM-132 ASRAAM vs R550 Magic

AIM-132 ASRAAM vs R550 Magic at a glance — range 50 vs 12 km, speed 3,675 vs 3,704 km/h, warhead 10 vs 12 kg, launch weight 88 vs 89 kg.

Specifications
AIM-132 ASRAAM R550 Magic
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France
Category Air-to-Air Air-to-Air
Type Infrared-guided air-to-air missile Infrared-guided air-to-air missile
Manufacturer MBDA Matra
Service year 1998 1986
Number produced -- units 11,300 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $0.1 million
Range 50.0 km 12.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 3.0 Mach 3.0
Weight 88 kg 89 kg
Warhead 10.0 kg 12.5 kg
Length 2.90 m 2.75 m
Diameter 166 mm 160 mm
Guidance Infrared homing, inertial guidance Infrared homing
Warhead type Blast/fragmentation High Explosive
Scale Comparison
AIM-132 ASRAAM 2.90 m R550 MAGIC 2.75 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or R550 Magic?
The AIM-132 ASRAAM has a longer range at 50 km compared to the R550 Magic's 12 km.
Which is faster, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or R550 Magic?
The R550 Magic is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the AIM-132 ASRAAM's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or R550 Magic?
The R550 Magic 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?
The R550 Magic is heavier at 89 kg compared to the AIM-132 ASRAAM's 88 kg.
Which is longer, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or R550 Magic?
The AIM-132 ASRAAM is longer at 2.90 meters compared to the R550 Magic's 2.75 meters.
What guidance systems do the AIM-132 ASRAAM and R550 Magic use?
The AIM-132 ASRAAM uses Infrared homing, inertial guidance guidance while the R550 Magic uses Infrared homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AIM-132 ASRAAM or R550 Magic?
The R550 Magic entered service first in 1986, 12 years before the AIM-132 ASRAAM which entered service in 1998.