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ASM-2

ASM-2

Anti-Ship Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
ASM-2
Designation
ASM-2
Alternate Designation
ASM-2B (improved version ready for production in 2011), Type 93
Equipment Type
Anti-Ship Missiles
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Date of Introduction
1995
Description

The ASM-2, also known as Type 93, is an air-launched anti-ship missile developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries based upon the SSM-1 anti-ship missile. The ASM-2 is shorter and lighter than SSM-1 apparently to better suit fighter aircraft applications. The guidance system is based on a combination of inertial navigation plus infrared imaging homing head which replaces the SSM-1 guidance system's radar seeker.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range 170.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group Anti-Ship Missiles
Status Active
Also Known As ASM-2B (improved version ready for production in 2011), Type 93
Origin Japan
Contractor Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1995
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter 350 millimeter
Dimensions — Length 4 meter
Mass — Warhead 150 kilogram
Mass — Weight 530 kilogram
Performance — Max Range 170 kilometer
Variants
Variant 1 SSM-1
Variant 2 ASM-2
Details
Country of Origin Japan
Category Anti-Ship Missiles
Air > Anti-Ship Missiles
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
4 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
—
Related Equipment (1)
Operators (1)
Japan
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