| Matra Super 530 | |
|---|---|
 Its predecessor, the R530, the Super 530F, and the Super 530D missiles | |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | Super 530F: 245 kg (540 lb) Super 530D: 270 kg (600 lb) |
| Length | Super 530F: 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) Super 530D: 3.80 m (12 ft 6 in) |
| Diameter | 263 mm (10.4 in) |
| Wingspan | Super 530F: 0.88 m (2 ft 11 in) Super 530D: 0.62 m (2 ft) |
| Warhead | 30 kg (66 lb) high-explosive fragmentation |
Detonation mechanism | Super 530F: RF Super 530D: Semi-Active Radar |
| Engine | Solid-fuel rocket motor |
Operational range | Super 530F: 25 km (16 mi) Super 530D: 40 km (25 mi) |
| Maximum speed | Super 530F: Mach 4.5 Super 530D: Mach <5.0 |
Guidance system | Semi-active radar homing (SARH)[1] |
The Matra Super 530 is a French short to medium-range air-to-air missile. The Super 530 series is an improved type of the R.530 missile.
- Super 530F is carried on the Dassault Mirage F1. It was introduced in 1979.
- Super 530D is carried on the Dassault Mirage 2000. It was introduced in 1988.
The Super 530F and Super 530D share the same general aerodynamic features and internal layout with cruciform low aspect ratio wings, cruciform aft controls, and 30 kg high explosive fragmentation warhead. However the 530D has a lengthened stainless steel body. This allows it to accommodate a more powerful dual-thrust solid propellant motor and a new seeker assembly. The new seeker includes doppler filtering for improved low altitude performance and digital micro-processing to enable the seeker to be reprogrammed against new threats.[1]
The 530D has a claimed maximum interception altitude of 24,400 m (80,100 ft), with a snap-up capability of 12,200 m (40,000 ft), and a snap-down capability to targets at 60 m (200 ft). The missile has a range of 40 km and a maximum speed of less than Mach 5.[1]
The Super 530 is being replaced by the MICA missile.
- ^ a b c "R530 and SUPER 530 « PakDef Military Consortium". Retrieved 2019-07-16.