MilitaryMica IR
Missile Systemconfirmed
MICA (Missile d'Interception, de Combat et d'Auto-défense) is a short-to-medium-range, multi-target, all-weather air-to-air missile system. The MICA IR variant specifically employs an imaging infrared seeker for passive homing, offering fire-and-forget capabilities.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | France |
| Manufacturer | MBDA |
| Introduced | 1996 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 4,900 km/h |
| Range | 60 km |
| Weight | 0.112 t |
History
Developed in France by MBDA and introduced in 1996, it has been widely adopted by various air forces for their fighter aircraft.
Operators
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