PL-7 vs R550 Magic
The PL-7 and the R550 Magic are both Air-to-Air missiles. Range is 14 km for the PL-7 vs 12 km for the R550 Magic. The PL-7 reaches 3,087 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the R550 Magic. The PL-7 carries a 12.5 kg warhead vs 12.5 kg for the R550 Magic. Launch weight is 89 kg for the PL-7 vs 89 kg for the R550 Magic. The PL-7 uses Infrared homing guidance, while the R550 Magic relies on Infrared homing.
| Chinese infrared-guided air-to-air missile, with a 7 km range, manufactured by Zhuzhou Factory 311. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Air-to-Air |
| Type | Infrared-guided air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Zhuzhou Factory 311 |
| Service year | -- |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 14.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 89 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 12.5 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.74 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 165 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Infrared homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| 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 PL-7 or R550 Magic?
The PL-7 has a longer range at 14 km compared to the R550 Magic's 12 km.
Which is faster, the PL-7 or R550 Magic?
The R550 Magic is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the PL-7's Mach 2.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the PL-7 or R550 Magic?
Both the PL-7 and R550 Magic carry the same warhead weight of 12 kg.
Which is heavier, the PL-7 or R550 Magic?
Both the PL-7 and R550 Magic have the same weight of 89 kg.
Which is longer, the PL-7 or R550 Magic?
The R550 Magic is longer at 2.75 meters compared to the PL-7's 2.74 meters.
What guidance systems do the PL-7 and R550 Magic use?
The PL-7 uses Infrared homing guidance while the R550 Magic uses Infrared homing guidance.