Photos from the personal collection of 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 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 |
PHOTOS R-550 MAGIC 2