AIM-9X Sidewinder vs I-Derby ER
The AIM-9X Sidewinder and the I-Derby ER are both Air-to-Air missiles. The I-Derby ER has a range of 100 km — 2.9x the AIM-9X Sidewinder's 35 km. The AIM-9X Sidewinder reaches 3,087 km/h vs 4,939 km/h for the I-Derby ER. The AIM-9X Sidewinder carries a 9 kg warhead vs 11 kg for the I-Derby ER. Launch weight is 85 kg for the AIM-9X Sidewinder vs 105 kg for the I-Derby ER. The AIM-9X Sidewinder uses Imaging infrared homing guidance, while the I-Derby ER relies on Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging. The AIM-9X Sidewinder entered service 47 years before the I-Derby ER (1956 vs 2003).
| American air-to-air missile, entered service in 1956, utilizes imaging infrared homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Air-to-Air |
| Type | Short-range air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company |
| Service year | 1956 |
| Number produced | 110,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.4 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 | 35.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 85 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 9.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.02 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 127 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Imaging infrared homing |
| Warhead type | Annular blast-fragmentation |
| 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-9X Sidewinder or I-Derby ER?
The I-Derby ER has a longer range at 100 km compared to the AIM-9X Sidewinder's 35 km.
Which is faster, the AIM-9X Sidewinder or I-Derby ER?
The I-Derby ER 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 I-Derby ER?
The I-Derby ER carries a larger warhead at 11 kg compared to the AIM-9X Sidewinder's 9 kg.
Which is heavier, the AIM-9X Sidewinder or I-Derby ER?
The I-Derby ER is heavier at 105 kg compared to the AIM-9X Sidewinder's 85 kg.
Which is longer, the AIM-9X Sidewinder or I-Derby ER?
The I-Derby ER 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 I-Derby ER use?
The AIM-9X Sidewinder uses Imaging infrared homing guidance while the I-Derby ER uses Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging guidance.
Which entered service first, the AIM-9X Sidewinder or I-Derby ER?
The AIM-9X Sidewinder entered service first in 1956, 47 years before the I-Derby ER which entered service in 2003.