Modified ASM-3 supersonic anti-ship missile revealed

The ASM-3 supersonic anti-ship missile being developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has undergone modifications, a photo posted by Japan’s State Minister for National Defense Tomohiro Yamamoto has revealed.


Photos: Office of Tomohiro Yamamoto


The missile appeared under the wing of a F-2 fighter in a group photo taken at MHI’s Komaki plant.

The weapon has pointed fintips and the diameter seems to have been enlarged.

JASDF XASM-3-E left front view at Gifu Air Base November 19, 2017 01
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JASDF XASM-3 CFT pod control fins & ramjet nozzle left front view at Gifu Air Base November 19, 2017
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The shape of the air inlet has been modified and there is a conical fairing above it.

JASDF XASM-3-E air intake left front view at Gifu Air Base November 19, 2017

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