Type 03 (Chu-SAM) Japanese 300mm Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System
Type 03
Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System
Other
Basic Information
Name
Type 03 (Chu-SAM) Japanese 300mm Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System
Designation
Type 03
Alternate Designation
Type 03; Chu-SAM; SAM-4
Equipment Type
Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Date of Introduction
2003
Description
Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile or SAM-4 or Chu-SAM (中SAM, Chū-Samu) is a Japanese developed surface-to-air missile system currently in service with the Japan Army as JGSDF. The SAM's vehicle chassis is based on the Kato Works Ltd/Mitsubishi Heavy Industries NK series heavy crane truck. It uses a state-of-the-art active electronically scanned array radar. The Chu-SAM air defense system is based on 8×8 cross country unarmored trucks, including a command center, radar unit, launcher, and transloader, with each unit equipped with six missiles that travel at Mach 2.5. The system can track up to 100 targets simultaneously and target 12 at the same time, engaging fighter jets, helicopters, and cruise missiles.
Ground Specifications
Mobility Type
Wheeled (8x8)
Main Weapon
Type 03 Missile
Active Protection
None
Max Speed
3087.0 km/h
Range
50.0 km
Variants
Chu-SAM Kai
This is an upgraded variant with improved sensors and networking features. It has greater range and can defeat more complex threats, such as cruise and air-to-ground missiles.
System
Alternative Designation
Type 03; Chu-SAM; SAM-4
Type
Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System
Configuration
8x8
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
In Service
2003-Present
Crew
INA
Chassis
The SAM's vehicle chassis is based on the Kato Works Ltd/Mitsubishi Heavy Industries NK series heavy crane truck.
Displacement Time
INA
Emplacement Time
INA
Fire on the Move
No
Note
The system as a whole is based on 8x8 cross country trucks, including command center, radar unit, launcher and transloader.
Dimensions
Chassis Length
INA
Chassis Width
INA
Chassis Height
INA
Chassis Weight, Combat
INA
Ground Pressure
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
INA
Engine Power
INA
Cruising Range
INA
Speed, Maximum Road
INA
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Speed Maximum Swim
INA
Fording Depth
INA
Missile System
Name
Type 03 Missile
Type
Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
Length
4.90 m
Diameter
0.33 m
Weight
570 kg
Engine
1 x single-stage solid rocket
Speed
Mach 2.5
Range
50 km
Altitude
10,000 m
Warhead
high-explosive fragmentation w/proximity fuze
Guidance System
inertial w/command updates and active radar terminal seeker
Fire Control and Radar Systems
Fire Control System
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
Yes
Direct Fire
Yes
Indirect Fire
Yes
Radar
Name
INA
Type
Phased Array Antenna
Maximum Number of Targets to Track
tracks up to 100 targets
Maximum Number of Targets to Target
12
Note
A data link guides the missile towards a predicted area of intercept where the missile's own seeker takes over. The active radar homing seeker on the missile is derived from the Type 99 air to air missile.
Protection
Hull Armor
The trucks are not armored and the system is not protected in any way.
Applique Armor
No
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
Japan
Category
Radar Guided Missile Systems
Land > Air Defense > Radar Guided Missile Systems
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
0.33 m
Height
—
Weight
570 kg
Operators (2)
China
Japan
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