AAM-4

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 homing 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.

Variants

 * AAM-4B
 * Improved which aims to extend the stand-off range using the AESA seeker.


 * XRIM-4
 * Ship-to-air variant .Stopped planning.


 * Ducted rocket flying object
 * Throttleable Ducted Rocket (TDR) Test model.

Operators

 * Japan Air Self-Defense Force
 * F-15J Eagle
 * Mitsubishi F-2
 * Mitsubishi F-2

Specifications

 * Length: 3,667 mm
 * Diameter: 203 mm
 * Wing span: 800 mm
 * Weight: 222 kg
 * Guidance:inertial guidance, mid-course update + terminal active radar homing
 * Range: 100 km (AAM-4), 120 km (AAM-4B )
 * Speed: Mach 4 – 5