Iris-T vs R550 Magic
Overview
The Iris-T and the R550 Magic are both Air-to-Air missiles.
The Iris-T has a range of 25 km — 2.1x the R550 Magic's 12 km. The Iris-T reaches 3,704 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the R550 Magic. The Iris-T carries a 11.5 kg warhead vs 12.5 kg for the R550 Magic. Launch weight is 87 kg for the Iris-T vs 89 kg for the R550 Magic. The Iris-T uses Imaging infrared homing guidance, while the R550 Magic relies on Infrared homing.
The Iris-T has been produced in 5,000 units vs 11,300 for the R550 Magic. Unit cost is $0.47M for the Iris-T vs $0.09M for the R550 Magic. The R550 Magic entered service 19 years before the Iris-T (1986 vs 2005).
| German air-to-air missile, entered service in 2005, uses imaging infrared homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Air-to-Air |
| Type | Infrared-guided air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Diehl BGT |
| Service year | 2005 |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.5 million |
| 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 | 25.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 87 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 11.5 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.94 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 127 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Imaging infrared homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive / Fragmentation |
| 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 Iris-T or R550 Magic?
The Iris-T has a longer range at 25 km compared to the R550 Magic's 12 km.
Which is faster, the Iris-T or R550 Magic?
Both the Iris-T and R550 Magic have the same maximum speed of Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Iris-T or R550 Magic?
The R550 Magic carries a larger warhead at 12 kg compared to the Iris-T's 11 kg.
Which is heavier, the Iris-T or R550 Magic?
The R550 Magic is heavier at 89 kg compared to the Iris-T's 87 kg.
Which is longer, the Iris-T or R550 Magic?
The Iris-T is longer at 2.94 meters compared to the R550 Magic's 2.75 meters.
What guidance systems do the Iris-T and R550 Magic use?
The Iris-T uses Imaging infrared homing guidance while the R550 Magic uses Infrared homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Iris-T or R550 Magic?
The R550 Magic 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?
The R550 Magic has been produced in greater numbers with 11,300 units compared to 5,000 units of the Iris-T.