SSM-1B
The Type 90 ship-to-ship missile (SSM-1B) is a ship-launched anti-ship missile developed by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The Type-90 entered service in 1990. It is a naval version of the truck-launched Type 88 (SSM-1) missile, which in turn was developed from the air-launched Type 80 (ASM-1) missile.
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SSM-1B
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- Type 90 ship-to-ship missile, SSM-1B
- Field
- Mitsubishi anti-ship missile family
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- Japan
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The Type 90 ship-to-ship missile (SSM-1B) is a ship-launched anti-ship missile developed by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The Type-90 entered service in 1990. It is a naval version of the truck-launched Type 88 (SSM-1) missile, which in turn was developed from the air-launched Type 80 (ASM-1) missile.
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The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force bought 384 of the missiles, which were fitted to their Murasame, Takanami, Atago, Akizuki, and Asahi classes of destroyers, as well as Hayabusa-class fast-attack missile boats.
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• Is Missile — yes • Name — Type 90 ship-to-ship missile, SSM-1B • Origin — Japan • Type — Anti-ship cruise missile • Used By — Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force • Manufacturer — Mitsubishi Heavy Industries • Number — >384 • Service — 1990 • Engine — TJM2 turbojet + 1 solid rocket booster • Weight — 661 kg • Length — 5.08 m • Diameter — 350 mm • Wingspan — 1.2 m • Speed — 1150 km/h • Vehicle Range — 150-200 km • Altitude — 5-6m • Filling — high explosive • Filling Weight — 260 kg • Guidance — Inertial guidance and terminal active radar homing • Launch Platform — Asahi, Akizuki, Atago, Takanami, Murasame destroyer classes; Hayabusa-class missile boats
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