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Type-11 Tan-SAM

Missile Systemconfirmed

Type-11 Tan-SAM

The Type 11 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile is a Japanese-developed system designed to provide air defense against low-flying threats. It serves as the successor to the Type 93 SAM and is primarily operated by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginJapan
ManufacturerMitsubishi Electric
Introduced2011
StatusIn service
Speed3,060 km/h
Range10 km
Weight0.1 t

History

Manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric, this missile system was introduced in 2011 for the Japanese military, bolstering its ground-based air defense network.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Japan22confirmed

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