Iris-T vs R550 Magic II
Iris-T vs R550 Magic II at a glance — range 25 vs 20 km, speed 3,704 vs 3,334 km/h, warhead 11 vs 12 kg, launch weight 87 vs 89 kg.
Specifications
|
Iris-T |
R550 Magic II |
| Origin |
🇩🇪 Germany |
🇫🇷 France |
| Category |
Air-to-Air |
Air-to-Air |
| Type |
Infrared-guided air-to-air missile |
Infrared-guided air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer |
Diehl BGT |
Matra |
| Service year |
2005 |
1986 |
| Number produced |
5,000 units |
11,300 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$0.5 million |
$0.1 million |
| Range |
25.0 km |
20.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 3.0 |
Mach 2.7 |
| Weight |
87 kg |
89 kg |
| Warhead |
11.5 kg |
12.5 kg |
| Length |
2.94 m |
2.75 m |
| Diameter |
127 mm |
157 mm |
| Guidance |
Imaging infrared homing |
Infrared homing |
| Warhead type |
High Explosive / Fragmentation |
High Explosive |
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Which has longer range, the Iris-T or R550 Magic II?
The Iris-T has a longer range at 25 km compared to the R550 Magic II's 20 km.
Which is faster, the Iris-T or R550 Magic II?
The Iris-T is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the R550 Magic II's Mach 2.7.
Which has a larger warhead, the Iris-T or R550 Magic II?
The R550 Magic II carries a larger warhead at 12 kg compared to the Iris-T's 11 kg.
Which is heavier, the Iris-T or R550 Magic II?
The R550 Magic II is heavier at 89 kg compared to the Iris-T's 87 kg.
Which is longer, the Iris-T or R550 Magic II?
The Iris-T is longer at 2.94 meters compared to the R550 Magic II's 2.75 meters.
What guidance systems do the Iris-T and R550 Magic II use?
The Iris-T uses Imaging infrared homing guidance while the R550 Magic II uses Infrared homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Iris-T or R550 Magic II?
The R550 Magic II entered service first in 1986, 19 years before the Iris-T which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Iris-T or R550 Magic II?
The R550 Magic II has been produced in greater numbers with 11,300 units compared to 5,000 units of the Iris-T.