AAM-4 (Japanese missile)

The Mitsubishi AAM-4 (Type 99 air-to-air missile, 99式空対空誘導弾 (99 Shiki Kūtaikū Yūdōdan)) is a medium-range active radar-guided air-to-air missile developed in Japan and intended to replace the semi-active radar homing AIM-7 Sparrow missile in service. It has been operational since 1999.


 * Length: 3,667 mm
 * Diameter: 203 mm
 * Wing span: 800 mm
 * Weight: 222 kg
 * Guidance: data link + active radar
 * Range: 100 km (AAM-4), 120km (AAM-4B )
 * Speed: Mach 4 – 5