Mitsubishi AAM-5
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Air-to-air missile
An air-to-air missile is a missile fired from an aircraft for the purpose of destroying another aircraft. AAMs are typically powered by one or more rocket motors, usually solid fuelled but sometimes liquid fuelled...
developed in Japan
Japan
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. 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.
Specifications
- Length: 2,860 mm
- Diameter: 126 mm
- Wing span: 440 mm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Guidance: Infrared homing
- Range: 35 km
- Speed: Mach 3