XASM-3

XASM-3

XASM-3 (Dummy)
Type Anti-ship missile
Place of origin Japan
Service history
In service 2016 (planned)
Used by Japan Air Self-Defense Force
Production history
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Specifications
Weight 900 kg (2,000 lb)[1]
Length 5.25 m (17.2 ft)[1]

Engine Integral Rocket Ramjet[1]
Operational
range
150 km (81 nmi; 93 mi)
Speed Mach 3
Guidance
system
Inertial/GPS, mid-course correction
terminal guidance: Active radar homing/Passive radar guidance
Launch
platform
Mitsubishi F-2

The XASM-3 is an anti-ship missile being developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to replace the ASM-1 and ASM-2 missiles. The major launch platform is the Mitsubishi F-2. Planned Initial Operational Capability is 2016. The missile will be used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

In November 2015, the Japanese Ministry of Defense announced it would conduct a live-fire experiment of the XASM-3 in 2016, targeting the decommissioned ship JDS Shirane.[1]

See also

Related development


Related lists

Comparable missiles

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