R-77M vs R550 Magic II
The R-77M and the R550 Magic II are both Air-to-Air missiles. The R-77M has a range of 200 km — 10:1 the R550 Magic II's 20 km. The R-77M reaches 6,125 km/h vs 3,334 km/h for the R550 Magic II. The R-77M carries a 22 kg warhead vs 12.5 kg for the R550 Magic II. Launch weight is 190 kg for the R-77M vs 89 kg for the R550 Magic II. The R-77M uses Active electronically scanned array seeker guidance, while the R550 Magic II relies on Infrared homing. The R550 Magic II entered service 8 years before the R-77M (1986 vs 1994).
| Russian air-to-air missile, entered service in 1994, employs an active electronically scanned array seeker. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Air-to-Air |
| Type | Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile |
| Manufacturer | Vympel |
| Service year | 1994 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 200.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 190 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 22.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.71 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 200 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Active electronically scanned array seeker |
| Warhead type | Expanding rod |
| 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 R-77M or R550 Magic II?
The R-77M has a longer range at 200 km compared to the R550 Magic II's 20 km.
Which is faster, the R-77M or R550 Magic II?
The R-77M is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.0 compared to the R550 Magic II's Mach 2.7.
Which has a larger warhead, the R-77M or R550 Magic II?
The R-77M carries a larger warhead at 22 kg compared to the R550 Magic II's 12 kg.
Which is heavier, the R-77M or R550 Magic II?
The R-77M is heavier at 190 kg compared to the R550 Magic II's 89 kg.
Which is longer, the R-77M or R550 Magic II?
The R-77M is longer at 3.71 meters compared to the R550 Magic II's 2.75 meters.
What guidance systems do the R-77M and R550 Magic II use?
The R-77M uses Active electronically scanned array seeker guidance while the R550 Magic II uses Infrared homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the R-77M or R550 Magic II?
The R550 Magic II entered service first in 1986, 8 years before the R-77M which entered service in 1994.