MICA NG vs R-77M
Overview
The MICA NG and the R-77M are both Air-to-Air missiles.
Range is 112 km for the MICA NG vs 200 km for the R-77M. The MICA NG reaches 4,939 km/h vs 6,125 km/h for the R-77M. The MICA NG carries a 12 kg warhead vs 22 kg for the R-77M. Launch weight is 112 kg for the MICA NG vs 190 kg for the R-77M. The MICA NG uses Inertial, Datalink, Active Radar or Infrared Homing guidance, while the R-77M relies on Active electronically scanned array seeker.
The R-77M entered service 2 years before the MICA NG (1994 vs 1996).
| French air-to-air missile, entered service in 1996, uses active radar or infrared homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Air-to-Air |
| Type | Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missile |
| Manufacturer | MBDA France |
| Service year | 1996 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 |
| Range | 112.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 112 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 12.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.10 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 160 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, Datalink, Active Radar or Infrared Homing |
| Warhead type | High-explosive |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the MICA NG or R-77M?
The R-77M has a longer range at 200 km compared to the MICA NG's 112 km.
Which is faster, the MICA NG or R-77M?
The R-77M is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.0 compared to the MICA NG's Mach 4.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the MICA NG or R-77M?
The R-77M carries a larger warhead at 22 kg compared to the MICA NG's 12 kg.
Which is heavier, the MICA NG or R-77M?
The R-77M is heavier at 190 kg compared to the MICA NG's 112 kg.
Which is longer, the MICA NG or R-77M?
The R-77M is longer at 3.71 meters compared to the MICA NG's 3.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the MICA NG and R-77M use?
The MICA NG uses Inertial, Datalink, Active Radar or Infrared Homing guidance while the R-77M uses Active electronically scanned array seeker guidance.
Which entered service first, the MICA NG or R-77M?
The R-77M entered service first in 1994, 2 years before the MICA NG which entered service in 1996.