AIM-260 JATM vs R550 Magic
The AIM-260 JATM and the R550 Magic are both Air-to-Air missiles. The AIM-260 JATM has a range of 200 km — 17:1 the R550 Magic's 12 km. The AIM-260 JATM reaches 6,125 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the R550 Magic.
| American air-to-air missile, 200 km range, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Air-to-Air |
| Type | Beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Service year | -- |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| French air-to-air missile, entering service in 1986, utilizes 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 | 200.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.0 ◉ |
| Weight | -- kg |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | NA |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | -- |
| Warhead type | High explosive blast-fragmentation |
| Range | 12.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 89 kg |
| Warhead | 12.5 kg |
| Length | 2.75 m |
| Diameter | 160 mm |
| Guidance | Infrared homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AIM-260 JATM or R550 Magic?
The AIM-260 JATM has a longer range at 200 km compared to the R550 Magic's 12 km.
Which is faster, the AIM-260 JATM or R550 Magic?
The AIM-260 JATM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.0 compared to the R550 Magic's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the AIM-260 JATM or R550 Magic?
The R550 Magic carries a larger warhead at 12 kg compared to the AIM-260 JATM's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the AIM-260 JATM or R550 Magic?
The R550 Magic is heavier at 89 kg compared to the AIM-260 JATM's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the AIM-260 JATM or R550 Magic?
The R550 Magic is longer at 2.75 meters compared to the AIM-260 JATM's 0.00 meters.