I-Derby ER vs R550 Magic
The I-Derby ER and the R550 Magic are both Air-to-Air missiles. The I-Derby ER has a range of 100 km — 8.3x the R550 Magic's 12 km. The I-Derby ER reaches 4,939 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the R550 Magic. The I-Derby ER carries a 11 kg warhead vs 12.5 kg for the R550 Magic. Launch weight is 105 kg for the I-Derby ER vs 89 kg for the R550 Magic. The I-Derby ER uses Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging guidance, while the R550 Magic relies on Infrared homing. The R550 Magic entered service 17 years before the I-Derby ER (1986 vs 2003).
| 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 1986, utilizes 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 | 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 | 12.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 89 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 12.5 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.75 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 160 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Infrared homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the I-Derby ER or R550 Magic?
The I-Derby ER has a longer range at 100 km compared to the R550 Magic's 12 km.
Which is faster, the I-Derby ER or R550 Magic?
The I-Derby ER is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 compared to the R550 Magic's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the I-Derby ER or R550 Magic?
The R550 Magic carries a larger warhead at 12 kg compared to the I-Derby ER's 11 kg.
Which is heavier, the I-Derby ER or R550 Magic?
The I-Derby ER is heavier at 105 kg compared to the R550 Magic's 89 kg.
Which is longer, the I-Derby ER or R550 Magic?
The I-Derby ER is longer at 3.10 meters compared to the R550 Magic's 2.75 meters.
What guidance systems do the I-Derby ER and R550 Magic use?
The I-Derby ER uses Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging guidance while the R550 Magic uses Infrared homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the I-Derby ER or R550 Magic?
The R550 Magic entered service first in 1986, 17 years before the I-Derby ER which entered service in 2003.