Middle-range multi-purpose missile

Middle-range MPM
Middle range multi-purpose missile
TypeAnti-tank/anti-landing-craft missile
Place of originJapan
Service history
In service2009 - present
Used byJapan
Production history
DesignerJGSDF Ground Research and Development Command:GRD
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries
No. built104 Sets (2017)
Specifications
Massabout 26 kg
Length1.4 m
Diameter14 cm
EngineSolid fuel rocket
Guidance
system
Semi-active laser guidance and infrared homing

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.

Description

The 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.

The missiles are guided by semi-active laser homing or infrared imaging.

Operators

  • Close up
    Close up
  • Missile launch
    Missile launch

See also

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