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Type-79 Jyu-MAT

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Type-79 Jyu-MAT

The Type 79 Anti-Landing Craft and Anti-Tank Missile, also known as Jyu-MAT, is a Japanese second-generation SACLOS wire-guided anti-tank missile. Developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, it was introduced in 1979 to replace the Type 64 MAT and is primarily operated by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginJapan
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries
Introduced1979
StatusIn service
Range4 km
Weight0.0157 t

History

Developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Japan and introduced in 1979, it provided the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force with a man-portable anti-tank capability.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Japan—confirmed

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