Type 90 AAM-3

摘要

The Type 90 AAM-3 is a short-range air-to-air missile, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). for use on Japan's Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-2 fighter, as well as on the JASDF's F-4s and F-15s. It is equivalent in performance to the AIM-9L Sidewinder, previously manufactured under license in Japan. Production deliveries for an estimated requirement of 2,000 units began in 1993. Two other new missiles are being developed. The Type 99 (AAM-4) is an active radar guided missile intended to replace the AIM-7 Sparrow which entered production in 2000. place the Type 90 AAM-3 starting in The AAM-5 Type 04 is an advanced 2007.