AIM-9X Sidewinder vs Derby
AIM-9X Sidewinder vs Derby at a glance — range 35 vs 50 km, speed 3,087 vs 4,939 km/h, warhead 9 vs 11 kg, launch weight 85 vs 105 kg.
Specifications
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AIM-9X Sidewinder |
Derby |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category |
Air-to-Air |
Air-to-Air |
| Type |
Short-range air-to-air missile |
Short-range air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer |
Raytheon Company |
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems |
| Service year |
2003 |
2003 |
| Number produced |
110,000 units |
-- units |
| Estimated unit price |
$0.4 million |
$0.0 million |
| Range |
35.0 km |
50.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 2.5 |
Mach 4.0 |
| Weight |
85 kg |
105 kg |
| Warhead |
9.0 kg |
11.0 kg |
| Length |
3.02 m |
3.10 m |
| Diameter |
127 mm |
160 mm |
| Guidance |
Imaging infrared homing |
Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging |
| Warhead type |
Annular blast-fragmentation |
High-explosive |
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Which has longer range, the AIM-9X Sidewinder or Derby?
The Derby has a longer range at 50 km compared to the AIM-9X Sidewinder's 35 km.
Which is faster, the AIM-9X Sidewinder or Derby?
The Derby is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 compared to the AIM-9X Sidewinder's Mach 2.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the AIM-9X Sidewinder or Derby?
The Derby carries a larger warhead at 11 kg compared to the AIM-9X Sidewinder's 9 kg.
Which is heavier, the AIM-9X Sidewinder or Derby?
The Derby is heavier at 105 kg compared to the AIM-9X Sidewinder's 85 kg.
Which is longer, the AIM-9X Sidewinder or Derby?
The Derby is longer at 3.10 meters compared to the AIM-9X Sidewinder's 3.02 meters.
What guidance systems do the AIM-9X Sidewinder and Derby use?
The AIM-9X Sidewinder uses Imaging infrared homing guidance while the Derby uses Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging guidance.
Which entered service first, the AIM-9X Sidewinder or Derby?
Both the AIM-9X Sidewinder and Derby entered service in the same year: 2003.