Type 93 air-to-ship missile

Type 93 to-ship missile, ASM-2
Type	Anti-ship, Anti-ground (ASM2b) cruise missile
Place of origin	Japan
Service history
In service	1995-Present [1]
Used by	Japan Self-Defense Forces
Production history
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Specifications
Mass	530kg
Length	4m
Diameter	0.35m
Engine	Turbojet engine
Operational range	170km
Flight altitude	5-6m
Guidance system	Inertial guidance and IR Imaging, GPS (ASM2b)
Launch platform	Aircraft: Mitsubishi F-2 F-4EJ Kai Phantom II

The Type 93 to-ship missile (93式空対艦誘導弾, ASM-2) is an air-to-ship missile developed in Japan. It was developed by using technology from the Type 88 surface-to-ship missile[2]

This missile is used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

The ASM-2 will be replaced by the ASM-3.

See also

• Missile designation
• Anti-ship missile

Related development

• ASM-1
• ASM-3
• Type 88 surface-to-ship missile
• Type 90 ship-to-ship missile

References

1. "ASM-2 Type 93". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
2. "Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Global Website | ASM-2". Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Retrieved 2023-12-21.