AIM-9X Sidewinder vs R550 Magic
AIM-9X Sidewinder vs R550 Magic at a glance — range 35 vs 12 km, speed 3,087 vs 3,704 km/h, warhead 9 vs 12 kg, launch weight 85 vs 89 kg.
Specifications
|
AIM-9X Sidewinder |
R550 Magic |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇫🇷 France |
| Category |
Air-to-Air |
Air-to-Air |
| Type |
Short-range air-to-air missile |
Infrared-guided air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer |
Raytheon Company |
Matra |
| Service year |
2003 |
1986 |
| Number produced |
110,000 units |
11,300 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$0.4 million |
$0.1 million |
| Range |
35.0 km |
12.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 2.5 |
Mach 3.0 |
| Weight |
85 kg |
89 kg |
| Warhead |
9.0 kg |
12.5 kg |
| Length |
3.02 m |
2.75 m |
| Diameter |
127 mm |
160 mm |
| Guidance |
Imaging infrared homing |
Infrared homing |
| Warhead type |
Annular blast-fragmentation |
High Explosive |
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Which has longer range, the AIM-9X Sidewinder or R550 Magic?
The AIM-9X Sidewinder has a longer range at 35 km compared to the R550 Magic's 12 km.
Which is faster, the AIM-9X Sidewinder or R550 Magic?
The R550 Magic is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the AIM-9X Sidewinder's Mach 2.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the AIM-9X Sidewinder or R550 Magic?
The R550 Magic carries a larger warhead at 12 kg compared to the AIM-9X Sidewinder's 9 kg.
Which is heavier, the AIM-9X Sidewinder or R550 Magic?
The R550 Magic is heavier at 89 kg compared to the AIM-9X Sidewinder's 85 kg.
Which is longer, the AIM-9X Sidewinder or R550 Magic?
The AIM-9X Sidewinder is longer at 3.02 meters compared to the R550 Magic's 2.75 meters.
What guidance systems do the AIM-9X Sidewinder and R550 Magic use?
The AIM-9X Sidewinder uses Imaging infrared homing guidance while the R550 Magic uses Infrared homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AIM-9X Sidewinder or R550 Magic?
The R550 Magic entered service first in 1986, 17 years before the AIM-9X Sidewinder which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AIM-9X Sidewinder or R550 Magic?
The AIM-9X Sidewinder has been produced in greater numbers with 110,000 units compared to 11,300 units of the R550 Magic.