R550 Magic vs R550 Magic II
The R550 Magic and the R550 Magic II are both Air-to-Air missiles. Range is 12 km for the R550 Magic vs 20 km for the R550 Magic II. The R550 Magic reaches 3,704 km/h vs 3,334 km/h for the R550 Magic II. The R550 Magic carries a 12.5 kg warhead vs 12.5 kg for the R550 Magic II. Launch weight is 89 kg for the R550 Magic vs 89 kg for the R550 Magic II. The R550 Magic uses Infrared homing guidance, while the R550 Magic II relies on Infrared homing. The R550 Magic has been produced in 11,300 units vs 11,300 for the R550 Magic II. Unit cost is $0.09M for the R550 Magic vs $0.09M for the R550 Magic II.
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 R550 Magic or R550 Magic II?
The R550 Magic II has a longer range at 20 km compared to the R550 Magic's 12 km.
Which is faster, the R550 Magic or R550 Magic II?
The R550 Magic 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 R550 Magic or R550 Magic II?
Both the R550 Magic and R550 Magic II carry the same warhead weight of 12 kg.
Which is heavier, the R550 Magic or R550 Magic II?
Both the R550 Magic and R550 Magic II have the same weight of 89 kg.
Which is longer, the R550 Magic or R550 Magic II?
Both the R550 Magic and R550 Magic II have the same length of 2.75 meters.
What guidance systems do the R550 Magic and R550 Magic II use?
The R550 Magic uses Infrared homing guidance while the R550 Magic II uses Infrared homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the R550 Magic or R550 Magic II?
Both the R550 Magic and R550 Magic II entered service in the same year: 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R550 Magic or R550 Magic II?
Both the R550 Magic and R550 Magic II have been produced in equal numbers with 11,300 units each.