| Is Missile: | yes |
| Type 07 VL-ASROC | |
| Type: | Anti-submarine missile |
| Service: | 2007 - present |
| Engine: | Two-stage solid-fuel rocket |
| Weight: | 1,284 kg |
| Length: | 6.535 m |
| Diameter: | 450 mm |
| Vehicle Range: | over 30km (20miles) |
| Filling: | Type 97 or 12 torpedo |
| Guidance: | Inertial guidance |
| Launch Platform: | Surface ship |
The is a Japanese ship-launched anti-submarine missile.
In fiscal year 1991, the Japanese began developing an extended-range version of the RUR-5 ASROC to exploit the greater direct-path range of the new low-frequency OQS-XX and OQS-2x sonar systems. Following the end of the Cold War, this new anti-submarine missile yielded a complete improvement over prior systems, including not only simple range extension but also an improvement in responsiveness.
The missile is fired from Mark 41 vertical launching systems and is capable of reaching supersonic speeds. It is controlled by an inertial guidance system and uses thrust vectoring. Its maximum range is said to be over 30km (20miles).