AIM-54 Phoenix vs I-Derby ER
The AIM-54 Phoenix and the I-Derby ER are both Air-to-Air missiles. Range is 190 km for the AIM-54 Phoenix vs 100 km for the I-Derby ER. The AIM-54 Phoenix reaches 6,174 km/h vs 4,939 km/h for the I-Derby ER. The AIM-54 Phoenix carries a 61 kg warhead vs 11 kg for the I-Derby ER. Launch weight is 470 kg for the AIM-54 Phoenix vs 105 kg for the I-Derby ER. The AIM-54 Phoenix uses Semi-active and active radar homing guidance, while the I-Derby ER relies on Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging. The AIM-54 Phoenix entered service 29 years before the I-Derby ER (1974 vs 2003).
| American air-to-air missile, entered service in 1974, uses semi-active and active radar homing. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Air-to-Air |
| Type | Semi-active radar-guided air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| Service year | 1974 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.5 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 | 190.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 470 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 61.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 380 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Semi-active and active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| 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-54 Phoenix or I-Derby ER?
The AIM-54 Phoenix has a longer range at 190 km compared to the I-Derby ER's 100 km.
Which is faster, the AIM-54 Phoenix or I-Derby ER?
The AIM-54 Phoenix is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.0 compared to the I-Derby ER's Mach 4.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the AIM-54 Phoenix or I-Derby ER?
The AIM-54 Phoenix carries a larger warhead at 61 kg compared to the I-Derby ER's 11 kg.
Which is heavier, the AIM-54 Phoenix or I-Derby ER?
The AIM-54 Phoenix is heavier at 470 kg compared to the I-Derby ER's 105 kg.
Which is longer, the AIM-54 Phoenix or I-Derby ER?
The AIM-54 Phoenix is longer at 4.00 meters compared to the I-Derby ER's 3.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the AIM-54 Phoenix and I-Derby ER use?
The AIM-54 Phoenix uses Semi-active and active radar homing guidance while the I-Derby ER uses Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging guidance.
Which entered service first, the AIM-54 Phoenix or I-Derby ER?
The AIM-54 Phoenix entered service first in 1974, 29 years before the I-Derby ER which entered service in 2003.