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Derby vs Mica

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Specifications
Derby Mica
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel 🇫🇷 France
Category Air-to-Air Air-to-Air
Type Short-range air-to-air missile Active radar-guided air-to-air missile
Manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems MBDA
Service year 2003 1996
Number produced -- units 1,110 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million $1.5 million
Range 50.0 km 80.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 4.0 Mach 4.0
Weight 105 kg 112 kg
Warhead 11.0 kg 12.0 kg
Length 3.10 m 3.10 m
Diameter 160 mm 160 mm
Guidance Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging Inertial, radar active or infrared
Warhead type High-explosive Explosive
Scale Comparison
DERBY 3.10 m MICA 3.10 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Derby or Mica?
The Mica has a longer range at 80 km compared to the Derby's 50 km.
Which is faster, the Derby or Mica?
The Derby is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 compared to the Mica's Mach 4.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Derby or Mica?
The Mica carries a larger warhead at 12 kg compared to the Derby's 11 kg.
Which is heavier, the Derby or Mica?
The Mica is heavier at 112 kg compared to the Derby's 105 kg.
Which is longer, the Derby or Mica?
Both the Derby and Mica have the same length of 3.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the Derby and Mica use?
The Derby uses Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging guidance while the Mica uses Inertial, radar active or infrared guidance.
Which entered service first, the Derby or Mica?
The Mica entered service first in 1996, 7 years before the Derby which entered service in 2003.