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SSM-1B (Type-90) AShM

Missile Systemconfirmed

SSM-1B (Type-90) AShM

The Type 90 ship-to-ship missile is a ship-launched anti-ship missile developed by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The Type-90 entered service in 1990. It is a naval version of the truck-launched Type 88 (SSM-1) missile, which in turn was developed from the air-launched Type 80 (ASM-1) missile. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force bought 384 of the missiles, which were fitted to their Murasame, Takanami, Atago, Akizuki, and Asahi classes of destroyers, as well as Hayabusa-class fast-attack missile boats. With a range of 150 km (81 nmi), high subsonic speed and a 260 kg (570 lb) warhead, it was first installed on the 9 Murasame-class destroyers that started series production in 1994.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginJapan
ManufacturerMitsubishi Heavy Industries
Introduced1990
StatusIn service
Weight0.66 t
Length5.08 m
Speed1,150 km/h
Ceiling6 m
Wingspan1.2 m
Guidance systemInertial guidance and terminal active radar homing

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Japan—confirmed

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