Middle-range multi-purpose missile

The middle-range multi-purpose missile (中距離多目的誘導弾) or Chū-MPM (中MPM) is an anti-tank/landing craft missile used by the JGSDF.

Middle-range MPM
Middle range multi-purpose missile
Type	Anti-tank/anti-landing-craft missile
Place of origin	Japan
Service history
In service	2009 - present
Used by	Japan
Production history
Designer	JGSDF Ground Research and Development Command:GRD
Manufacturer	Kawasaki Heavy Industries
No. built	104 Sets (2017)
Specifications
Mass	about 26 kg
Length	1.4 m
Diameter	14 cm
Engine	Solid fuel rocket
Guidance system	Semi-active laser guidance and infrared homing

Description

The Chū-MPM is smaller and much less expensive than the Type 96 MPMS. As such, it is deployed in greater numbers. The system controls are contained entirely within each vehicle for taking independent action.

The missiles are guided by semi-active laser homing or infrared imaging.

Operators

•  Japan: 104 sets (2017)

Gallery

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  Close up
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  Missile launch

See also

• Type 01 LMAT – (Japan)
• Type 64 MAT – (Japan)
• Type 79 Jyu-MAT – (Japan)

External links

• 防衛省 平成20年度 事前の政策評価（調達） - 要旨 本文 参考
• 防衛省 平成21年度 事後の政策評価（開発） - 要旨 本文 参考