Mitsubishi AAM-4

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The AAM-4

The AAM-4 is a medium-range air-to-air missile that in 1999 when the Japanese forces with the designation Type 99 entered service. It was developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to replace the AIM-7 Sparrow .

variants

AAM-4B prototype
  • AAM-4B
Update type.Seeker uses AESA Radar ( Active Radar Target Search )
  • XRIM-4
Surface -to-air guided missile Type.Stop planning.
  • Impeller rocket flying object
Throttable Impeller Missile (TDR) test model.

Technical specifications

Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Main function Medium-range air-to-air missile
length 3667 mm
Hull diameter 203 mm
Weight 222 kg
Steering / seeker head Radar, data link
Drive: Solid rocket motor
Airspeed Do 4-5
Range 100 km (AAM-4), 120 km (AAM-4B)

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. Japan Builds A Better AMRAAM
  2. Tokyo is powerfully upgrading its F-2's air-to-air capabilities