I-Derby ER vs Mica
The I-Derby ER and the Mica are both Air-to-Air missiles. Range is 100 km for the I-Derby ER vs 80 km for the Mica. The I-Derby ER reaches 4,939 km/h vs 4,900 km/h for the Mica. The I-Derby ER carries a 11 kg warhead vs 12 kg for the Mica. Launch weight is 105 kg for the I-Derby ER vs 112 kg for the Mica. The I-Derby ER uses Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging guidance, while the Mica relies on Inertial, radar active or infrared. The I-Derby ER entered service 22 years before the Mica (2003 vs 2025).
| 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 |
| French air-to-air missile, entering service in 2025, uses inertial, radar active, or infrared guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Air-to-Air |
| Type | Active radar-guided air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | MBDA |
| Service year | 2025 |
| Number produced | 1,110 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.5 million |
| 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 |
| Range | 80.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 112 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 12.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.10 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 160 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, radar active or infrared |
| Warhead type | Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the I-Derby ER or Mica?
The I-Derby ER has a longer range at 100 km compared to the Mica's 80 km.
Which is faster, the I-Derby ER or Mica?
The I-Derby ER is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 compared to the Mica's Mach 4.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the I-Derby ER or Mica?
The Mica carries a larger warhead at 12 kg compared to the I-Derby ER's 11 kg.
Which is heavier, the I-Derby ER or Mica?
The Mica is heavier at 112 kg compared to the I-Derby ER's 105 kg.
Which is longer, the I-Derby ER or Mica?
Both the I-Derby ER and Mica have the same length of 3.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the I-Derby ER and Mica use?
The I-Derby ER uses Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging guidance while the Mica uses Inertial, radar active or infrared guidance.
Which entered service first, the I-Derby ER or Mica?
The I-Derby ER entered service first in 2003, 22 years before the Mica which entered service in 2025.