Mica NG
Type: Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Domain: air
Country of Origin: France / UK / Italy / Germany
Manufacturer: MBDA
Overview
New Generation of the MICA (Missile d'Interception, de Combat et d'Autodéfense) — a dual-role short/medium-range air-to-air missile available in IR (imaging infrared) and EM (electromagnetic/active radar) seeker variants. The NG version features a completely new seeker with vastly improved detection range and resistance to countermeasures, a new dual-pulse rocket motor increasing range by 30%, reduced weight, enhanced ECCM, and a programmable fragmentation warhead. Uniquely, both seeker variants share identical dimensions and mass, enabling mixed loadouts without reconfiguration. Lock-on-after-launch capability with datalink. Range of approximately 80 km. Primary Rafale armament for air superiority and self-defense.
Technical Specifications
| guidance | Active radar (RF) or IIR seeker versions |
|---|---|
| length_m | 3.1 |
| range_km | 80 |
| weight_kg | 120 |
| diameter_m | 0.16 |
| warhead_kg | 12 |
| g_tolerance | 50G |
| max_speed_mach | 3 |
| minimum_range_m | 500 |
Operators
- Egypt
- France
- Greece
- India
- Indonesia
- Qatar
- United Arab Emirates
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