The Mitsubishi AAM-3 (Type 90 air-to-air missile, 90式空対空誘導弾) is a short-range all-aspect air-to-air missile developed in Japan. It has been officially operated since 1991,[1] and is expected to ultimately replace the US AIM-9 Sidewinder.
Operators
Japan
Specifications
- Length: 3.1 m
- Diameter: 127 mm
- Weight: 91 kg
- Guidance: Infrared homing / ultraviolet homing (EO-UV/IR)
- Range: 7-13 km
- Speed: Mach 3.5
Source: https://www.forecastinternational.com/samples/F659_CompleteSample.pdf
See also
References
- ^ J-Wing, Military aircraft of JASDF, F2
- Duncan S. Lennox & Arthur Rees: Jane's Air-Launched Weapons, Issue 5, Janes Information Group
- Keith Atkin: Jane's Electro-Optic Systems, Sixth Edition 2000–2001, Janes Information Group