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Raytheon (RTX) AIM-120D AMRAAM vs MBDA Meteor

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Raytheon (RTX) AIM-120D AMRAAM Wins 3/5
MBDA Meteor Wins 2/5
Performance
Max speed (Mach) (Mach) 4 Mach 4 Mach
Range (km) 160 km 200 km
Firepower
Warhead (kg) 18 kg 25 kg
Physical
Length (m) 3.66 m 3.65 m
Combat weight (kg) 152 kg 185 kg
Program
Unit cost (USD) $1,500,000 $2,000,000
Units built 28,000 3,000
Operator countries 40 8

Frequently asked questions

Which has the longer range? +

The MBDA Meteor has the longest range at 200 km.

Which is cheaper? +

The Raytheon (RTX) AIM-120D AMRAAM has the lower public unit-cost figure at 1,500,000 USD. Treat this as directional — defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.

Where does this comparison data come from? +

Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.

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