AAM-3
Country of origin
Japan
Japan
ManufacturerMitsubishi
The Mitsubishi AAM-3 or Type 90 air-to-air missile (90式空対空誘導弾) is a short-range all-aspect air-to-air missile developed by Japan. It has been officially operated since 1991, and replaced the US AIM-9 Sidewinder.
Developed as a successor to the AIM-9L Sidewinder, the AAM-3 improved target acquisition and tracking capabilities through more sensitive temperature difference detection, and improved flight manoeuvrability of the missile itself. Research began as early as 1974, but full-scale development only began in 1986 and entered service in 1991 (Heisei 2).
Developed as a successor to the AIM-9L Sidewinder, the AAM-3 improved target acquisition and tracking capabilities through more sensitive temperature difference detection, and improved flight manoeuvrability of the missile itself. Research began as early as 1974, but full-scale development only began in 1986 and entered service in 1991 (Heisei 2).
