Type 93 air-to-ship missile

The Type 93 to-ship missile (93式空対艦誘導弾, ASM-2) is an air-to-ship missile developed in Japan. It was developed by using technology from the Type 88 surface-to-ship missile[2]

Type 93 to-ship missile, ASM-2
TypeAnti-ship, Anti-ground (ASM2b) cruise missile
Place of originJapan
Service history
In service1995-Present [1]
Used byJapan Self-Defense Forces
Production history
ManufacturerMitsubishi Heavy Industries
Specifications
Mass530kg
Length4m
Diameter0.35m

EngineTurbojet engine
Operational
range
170km
Flight altitude5-6m
Guidance
system
Inertial guidance and IR Imaging, GPS (ASM2b)
Launch
platform
Aircraft:

This missile is used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

The ASM-2 will be replaced by the ASM-3.

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References

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  1. ^ "ASM-2 Type 93". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  2. ^ "Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Global Website | ASM-2". Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Retrieved 2023-12-21.