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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.mhi.co.jp/en/products/detail/type-04_air-to-air_missile_aam-5.html AAM-3 auf Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.co.jp] (eng)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130307143818/http://www.mhi.co.jp:80/en/products/detail/type-04_air-to-air_missile_aam-5.html AAM-3 auf Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.co.jp] (eng)
* [http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Electro-Optic-Systems/Mitsubishi-AAM-3-Type-90-Japan.html AAM-3 auf janes.com]
* [http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Electro-Optic-Systems/Mitsubishi-AAM-3-Type-90-Japan.html AAM-3 auf janes.com]
* [http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/missile/row/aam-3.htm FAS AAM-3]
* [http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/missile/row/aam-3.htm FAS AAM-3]

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AAM-3

The Mitsubishi AAM-3 (Type 90 air-to-air missile, 90式空対空誘導弾) is a short-range air-to-air missile developed in Japan. It has been officially operated since 1991,[1] and is expected to ultimately replace the US AIM-9 Sidewinder.

Operators

 Japan

Specifications

  • Length: 3.1 m
  • Diameter: 127 mm
  • Weight: 91 kg
  • Guidance: Infrared homing
  • Range: 35 km
  • Speed: Mach 2.5

References

  1. ^ J-Wing, Military aircraft of JASDF, F2
  • Duncan S. Lennox & Arthur Rees: Jane's Air-Launched Weapons, Issue 5, Janes Information Group
  • Keith Atkin: Jane's Electro-Optic Systems, Sixth Edition 2000–2001, Janes Information Group

See also