AAM-5 (Japanese missile)
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The Mitsubishi AAM-5 (Type 04 air-to-air missile, 04式空対空誘導弾) is a short-range air-to-air missile developed and produced by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.[1] Development of the missile as a replacement for the AAM-3 (Type 90) missile commenced in 1991, and it has been operational since 2004.
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AAM-5 | |
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Type | air-to-air |
Place of origin | Japan |
Service history | |
In service | 2004 - present |
Used by | Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
Unit cost | 55-60 million yen |
Specifications | |
Mass | 95 kg (209 lb) |
Length | 3.105 m (10.19 ft) |
Diameter | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
Wingspan | 440 mm (17 in) |
Warhead | blast-frag |
Detonation mechanism | laser proximity fuze and impact |
Propellant | solid fuel rocket |
Operational range | 35 km (22 mi) |
Maximum speed | Mach 3 |
Guidance system | (Infrared homing (IIR) INS+COLOS) (B version (IRCCM) INS+COLOS) |
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