R-550 MAGIC 2 © Konstantinos Panitsidis

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Magic R550 -"All aspect" medium-range missile, developed in 1967 by Matra and enteredservice in 1974. Advanced aerodynamic characteristics, thanks to moving control fins near the nozzle, in combination with four aerodynamic vanes which serve to stabilize the flow for better control.

The missile is in service with the French Air Force and has also been exported to countries like Greece, Egypt, Spain, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, India and others.  

 

R-550 MAGIC 2 © Konstantinos Panitsidis

 R-550 MAGIC 2 Short-range air-to-air missile

 


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

LAUNCH-PLATFORM Mirage 2000, Rafale, F-16, Sea Harrier, Mirage 5, Super Etendard, Mirage F1, Mirage III
DESIGNER Matra, MBDA
COUNTRY France
IN SERVICE 1975 (Magic)
1986 (Magic II)
TYPE Short-range air-to-air missile
POWER PLANT Rocket motor
Thrust, kN -
DIMENSIONS  
Length, mm 2750
Diameter, mm 160
Wing span, mm 470
WEIGHT  
Weight, kg 89
Warhead weight, kg 12,5
Explosive weight, kg 6
Warhead type Fragmentation
GUIDANCE SYSTEM IR
PERFORMANCE  
Speed, (Mach) 4
Maximum launch range, km 15
- at low altitudes 2
- at hight altitudes 8
Minimum launch range, km 0,3
Flight time, s 2,2

 


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