ASM-3 explained

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ASM-3
Origin:Japan
Type:Air-to-surface anti-ship missile
Used By:Japan Air Self-Defense Force
Manufacturer:Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Engine:Integral Rocket Ramjet[1]
Weight:940kg (2,070lb)
Length:6m (20feet)
Speed:Mach 3+
Vehicle Range:Original: NaNkm (-2,147,483,648miles)
Improved version: about 400km(ASM-3A)
Extended Range: 400km (200miles)
Guidance:Inertial/GPS, mid-course correction
terminal guidance: Active radar homing/Passive radar guidance
Launch Platform:Mitsubishi F-2

The ASM-3 is a supersonic 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 was 2016. The missile will be used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. It can attack not only ships, but also ground targets. Since the original model of ASM-3 had a short range of 200 km, it was not deployed immediately, and an improved model was developed from 2017 to 2020, and deployment of ASM-3A with a range of about 300～400 km started in 2021. In the future, it may also have a range of 400 km or more.

In November 2015, Japan's Ministry of Defense announced it would conduct a live-fire experiment of the XASM-3 in 2016, targeting the decommissioned ship JDS Shirane.[1] In February 2017, an F-2 carried out a jettison test of the missile as a precursor to a live firing.[2] [3] Mass production was planned to begin in 2018 but stopped due to the further upgrade program that has been planned.[4] Footage of a test launch was released in August 2017.[5]

Improvement program

Despite its development being completed in 2017, the missile was not deployed because its range was deemed too short to effectively counter the Chinese Navy's long range air-defense. In March 2019, it was reported that the ASM-3 would have its range extended to or more.[6] [7] [8]

In December 2019, the Japanese Defense Ministry secured ¥10.3 billion to upgrade the missile in its 2020 budget.[9] In December 2020, Japan MoD announced the ASM-3A, a variant of the ASM-3 with extended range,[10] and an intention to mass-produce it with the 2021 defense budget. Another upgraded version of the ASM-3, the ASM-3 (Kai), is also under development.[11] [12]

The ASM-3 may be used by the F-2's successor once the aircraft retires in the 2030s.[13] [14]

Variants

See also

Comparable missiles

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Japan to Test its New XASM-3 Supersonic Anti-Ship Missile Against Shirane-class Destroyer . Navy Recognition . https://web.archive.org/web/20231126170951/http://navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3241 . 26 November 2023 . 16 November 2015 . live.
  2. Web site: 4 March 2017 . Japan May Have Tested its New XASM-3 Supersonic Anti-Ship Missile for the First Time . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170305201126/http://navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2017/march-2017-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/4954-japan-may-have-tested-its-new-xasm-3-supersonic-anti-ship-missile-for-the-first-time.html . 5 March 2017 . Navy Recognition.
  3. Web site: Yeo . Mike . 9 March 2017 . Japan denies reports it test-fired XASM-3 missile . live . https://archive.today/20180128161721/https://www.defensenews.com/air/2017/03/09/japan-denies-reports-it-test-fired-xasm-3-missile/ . 28 January 2018 . Defense News.
  4. Web site: 19 July 2017 . Japan to Produce and Procure XASM-3 Supersonic Anti-Ship Missile in 2018 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170719131317/http://navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2017/july-2017-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/5405-japan-to-produce-and-procure-xasm-3-supersonic-anti-ship-missile-in-2018.html . 19 July 2017 . Navy Recognition.
  5. http://navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2017/august-2017-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/5453-video-japan-s-xasm-3-supersonic-anti-ship-missile-test-launch.html Video: Japan's XASM-3 Supersonic Anti-Ship Missile Test Launch
  6. Web site: 18 March 2019 . Japan to develop long-range, air-to-ship cruise missiles . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190319121901/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/03/18/national/politics-diplomacy/japan-develop-air-ship-long-range-cruise-missiles/#.XJWegndFzIU . 19 March 2019 . The Japan Times.
  7. Web site: 20 March 2019 . Japan To Extend Range Of ASM-3 Anti-Ship Missile . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210928210349/https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/japan-extend-range-asm-3-anti-ship-missile . 28 September 2021 . Aviation Week.
  8. Web site: Takahashi . Kosuke . 20 March 2019 . Japan to develop long-range air-to-surface cruise missiles . live . https://archive.today/20240105165540/https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-to-develop-long-range-air-to-surface-cruise-missiles . 5 January 2024 . 5 January 2024 . Janes.
  9. Web site: 16 December 2019 . Defense Programs and Budget of Japan – Overview of FY2022 Budget . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220429132858/https://www.mod.go.jp/en/d_act/d_budget/pdf/20220420.pdf . 29 April 2022 . . 15.
  10. Web site: 4 September 2019 . Policy evaluation overview for ASM-3 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20200929082639/https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/31/pdf/jizen_03_honbun.pdf . 29 September 2020 . Ministry of Defense (Japan) . Japanese.
  11. Web site: Inaba . Yoshihiro . 30 December 2020 . Japan to Field New ASM-3A Long Range Supersonic Anti-Ship Missile . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201230130640/https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/12/japan-to-field-new-asm-3a-long-range-supersonic-anti-ship-missile/ . 30 December 2020 . 5 January 2024 . Naval News.
  12. Web site: Takahashi . Kosuke . 4 January 2021 . Japan to begin mass production of new ASM-3A supersonic anti-ship missile . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210105213037/https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-to-begin-mass-production-of-new-asm-3a-supersonic-anti-ship-missile . 5 January 2021 . 5 January 2024 . Janes.
  13. Web site: 23 March 2019 . Japan plans to develop home-made long-range anti-ship missile to counter threat . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20190323225910/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/03/23/national/japan-plans-develop-home-made-long-range-anti-ship-missile-counter-threat/ . 23 March 2019 . 24 March 2019 . The Japan Times.
  14. Web site: Japan announces longer-range cruise missile development. 19 March 2019. The Mainichi. https://web.archive.org/web/20190324144831/https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20190319/p2g/00m/0fp/064000c. 24 March 2019. 24 March 2019. dead.

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