Type 93 air-to-ship missile explained

Is Missile:yes
Type 93 to-ship missile, ASM-2
Origin:Japan
Type:Anti-ship, Anti-ground (ASM2b) cruise missile
Used By:Japan Self-Defense Forces
Manufacturer:Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Service:1995-Present [1]
Engine:Turbojet engine
Weight:530kg
Length:4m
Diameter:0.35m
Vehicle Range:170km
Altitude:5-6m
Guidance:Inertial guidance and IR Imaging, GPS (ASM2b)
Launch Platform:Aircraft:

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]

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

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

References

  1. Web site: ASM-2 Type 93 . 2023-12-21 . www.globalsecurity.org.
  2. Web site: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Global Website ASM-2 . 2023-12-21 . Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. . en.