Derby Missile

Also known as the Alto, the Derby missile is a BVR, medium-range (~50 km) active radar homing missile. Though technically not part of the "Python" family, the missile is basically an enlarged Python-4 with an active-radar seeker.

Type: Medium range Air to Air missile

Designer: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

Deployed: India

Range: 50-60 Kms

Engine: Solid-fuel rocket motor.

Platform: Dassault Mirage 2000-2005 Mk 2, Dassault Rafale, LCA Tejas, Sea Harrier FRS Mk.51, Mig 29UPG, SU30MKI

Python IV Missile

The Python-4 fourth generation A/A missile, in operational use in the Israeli Air Force , features a novel "no escape volume" performance with a unique aerodynamic configuration for superior agility. The state-of-the-art, high performance seeker incorporates an advanced IRCM & background rejection capabilities. The missile includes a highly effective fragmentation warhead. Python 4 is a very nimble "fire and forget" missile with an improved maneuvering capability. It has an advanced homing head with a lateral "squint" capability which allows it to receive signals from the line of vision of the pilot who sees the enemy plane through a special (Elbit-developed) helmet. The missile receives these signals and hits the enemy plane without requiring the pilot to steer his aircraft at the enemy plane. The Python 4 can be launched at a range of over 15 km, its warhead is over 11 kg, and its electromagnetic proximity fuze is one of the best in the world.

Type: Short range Air to Air missile

Designer: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

Deployed: India

Range: 20 Kms

Engine: Solid-fuel rocket motor.


Platform: Dassault Mirage 2000-2005 Mk 2, Dassault Rafale, LCA tejas, Sea Harrier FRS Mk.51, Mig 29UPG, SU30MKI

Matra Super 530

Variants: Matra Super 530D.

Type: Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile

Designer: Mécanique Aviation Traction (Matra)

Range: 35 Kms

Engine: Solid-fuel rocket motor.

Platform: Dassault Mirage 2000-2005 Mk 2, Dassault Rafale, Sea Harrier FRS Mk.51, LCA tejas

R550 Matra Magic

Variants: Magic 2.

Type: Short Range Air-to-Air Missile

Deployed: India, Pakistan

Designer: Mécanique Aviation Traction (Matra) 

Range: 35 Kms

Engine: Solid-fuel rocket motor.

Platform: Dassault Mirage 2000-2005 Mk 2, Dassault Rafale, Mirage 3/5, Sea Harrier FRS Mk.51 .

R73 (AA-11 Archer)

The R-73 is an infrared homing (heat-seeking) missile with a sensitive, cryogenic cooled seeker with a substantial "off-boresight" capability: the seeker can "see" targets up to 40° off the missile's centerline. It can be targeted by a helmet-mounted sight (HMS) allowing pilots to designate targets by looking at them. Minimum engagement range is about 300 meters, with maximum aerodynamic range of nearly 30 km (19 mi) at altitude. .

Variants: R73M1, R73M2, R73E,

Type: Short Range Air-to-Air Missile

Deployed: India, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar

Designer: Vympel MKB

Range: 30-50 Kms

Engine: Solid-fuel rocket motor.

Platform: SU 30 MKI, Mig 29UPG, Mig 29K, LCA Tejas, Mig 21 bison,