The Mitsubishi AAM-3 (Type 90 air-to-air missile) is a short-range air-to-air missile developed in Japan. It has been operated since 1990, and is expected to ultimately replace the US AIM-9 Sidewinder, the missile upon which the AAM-3 is based.
- Length: 3.1 m
- Diameter: 127 mm
- Weight: 91 kg
- Guidance: Infrared homing
- Range: 13 km
The Mitsubishi AAM-4 (Type 99 air-to-air missile) 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
- Speed: Mach 4 - 5
The Mitsubishi AAM-5 (Type 04 air-to-air missile) is a short-range air-to-air missile developed in Japan. According to a report by Janes.com dated January 31, 2007, the XAAM-5 is a prototype that is undergoing testing and is expected to enter service in 2008.
- Length: 2,860 mm
- Diameter: 126 mm
- Wing span: 440 mm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Guidance: Infrared homing
- Range: 35 km
- Speed: Mach 3
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