Mitsubishi AAM-5
The AAM-5 developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is a short-range air-to-air missile that is currently in the test phase (XAAM-5). It was planned that the AAM-5 would enter service in 2008 and then gradually replace the AAM-3 . The weapon is very similar to the IRIS-T .
variants
- AAM-5B
- Improved variant.
Technical specifications
Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
Main function | Short-range air-to-air missile |
length | 2860 mm |
Hull diameter | 126 mm |
Weight | 83.9 kg |
Steering / seeker head | Infrared |
Drive: | Solid rocket motor |
Airspeed | Do 3 |
Range | 35 km |
Web links
Commons : Mitsubishi AAM-5 - collection of pictures, videos and audio files
- Brief description of the AAM-5 ( Memento from March 6, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) (Japanese)