Derby vs R550 Magic II
Overview
The Derby and the R550 Magic II are both Air-to-Air missiles.
The Derby has a range of 50 km — 2.5x the R550 Magic II's 20 km. The Derby reaches 4,939 km/h vs 3,334 km/h for the R550 Magic II. The Derby carries a 11 kg warhead vs 12.5 kg for the R550 Magic II. Launch weight is 105 kg for the Derby vs 89 kg for the R550 Magic II. The Derby uses Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging guidance, while the R550 Magic II relies on Infrared homing.
Unit cost is $0.02M for the Derby vs $0.09M for the R550 Magic II. The R550 Magic II entered service 17 years before the Derby (1986 vs 2003).
| Israeli air-to-air missile, entered 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 | $0.0 million |
| French air-to-air missile, entered service in 1986, uses infrared homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Air-to-Air |
| Type | Infrared-guided air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Matra |
| Service year | 1986 |
| Number produced | 11,300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.1 million |
| Range | 50.0 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 |
| Range | 20.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.7 ◉ |
| Weight | 89 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 12.5 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.75 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 157 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Infrared homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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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.