Magic R.550
| Specifications | |
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| Major operational capabilities : | All-directions missile |
| Builder : | Matra |
| In-service in the French Air Force : | 1988 |
| Propellant | Solid propellant |
| Propulsion time : | 2.2 s |
| Range | 8 miles |
| Speed | Mach 2.7 / 500 m/s in addition to carrier's speed |
| Length / Diameter : | 2.75 m / 0.16 m |
| Weight | 196 lbs / 89 kg |
| Warhead | HE blast fragmentation |
| Payload : | 12.5 kg (fragmentation) |
| Guidance | all-aspect infrared |
| Fuze | radio frequency (RF) proximity |
| Main user nations : | Greece, Egypt, Spain, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates |
| Possible carrying aircraft : | All French Air Force and Navy fighters |
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