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Derby vs R550 Magic II

Derby vs R550 Magic II at a glance — range 50 vs 20 km, speed 4,939 vs 3,334 km/h, warhead 11 vs 12 kg, launch weight 105 vs 89 kg.

Specifications
Derby R550 Magic II
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel 🇫🇷 France
Category Air-to-Air Air-to-Air
Type Short-range air-to-air missile Infrared-guided air-to-air missile
Manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Matra
Service year 2003 1986
Number produced -- units 11,300 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million $0.1 million
Range 50.0 km 20.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 4.0 Mach 2.7
Weight 105 kg 89 kg
Warhead 11.0 kg 12.5 kg
Length 3.10 m 2.75 m
Diameter 160 mm 157 mm
Guidance Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging Infrared homing
Warhead type High-explosive High Explosive
Scale Comparison
DERBY 3.10 m R550 MAGIC II 2.75 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Derby or R550 Magic II?
The Derby has a longer range at 50 km compared to the R550 Magic II's 20 km.
Which is faster, the Derby or R550 Magic II?
The Derby is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 compared to the R550 Magic II's Mach 2.7.
Which has a larger warhead, the Derby or R550 Magic II?
The R550 Magic II carries a larger warhead at 12 kg compared to the Derby's 11 kg.
Which is heavier, the Derby or R550 Magic II?
The Derby is heavier at 105 kg compared to the R550 Magic II's 89 kg.
Which is longer, the Derby or R550 Magic II?
The Derby is longer at 3.10 meters compared to the R550 Magic II's 2.75 meters.
What guidance systems do the Derby and R550 Magic II use?
The Derby uses Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging guidance while the R550 Magic II uses Infrared homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Derby or R550 Magic II?
The R550 Magic II entered service first in 1986, 17 years before the Derby which entered service in 2003.