Middle-range multi-purpose missile
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The middle-range multi-purpose missile (中距離多目的誘導弾) or Chū-MPM (中MPM) is an anti-tank/landing craft missile used by the JGSDF.
| Middle-range MPM | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Middle range multi-purpose missile | |
| Type | Anti-tank/anti-landing-craft missile |
| Place of origin | Japan |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2009 - present |
| Used by | Japan |
| Production history | |
| Designer | JGSDF Ground Research and Development Command:GRD |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| No. built | 104 Sets (2017) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | about 26 kg |
| Length | 1.4 m |
| Diameter | 14 cm |
| Engine | Solid fuel rocket |
Guidance system | Semi-active laser guidance and infrared homing |
Description
editThe Chū-MPM is smaller and much less expensive than the Type 96 MPMS. As such, it is deployed in greater numbers. The system controls are contained entirely within each vehicle for taking independent action.[citation needed]
The missiles are guided by semi-active laser homing or infrared imaging.[citation needed]
The missiles are 1.4 metres (4 ft 7 in) in length and 0.14 metres (5.5 in) in diameter and weigh 26 kilograms (57 lb) (including the launcher). They are made by Kawasaki Heavy Industries.[1]
Operators
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Japan: 104 sets (2017)[citation needed]
Gallery
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Close up
Missile launch
See also
edit- Type 01 LMAT – (Japan)
- Type 64 MAT – (Japan)
- Type 79 Jyu-MAT – (Japan)
References
edit- ↑ "Vehicles". 6th Division North Eastern Army. Japanese Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
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