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Type 3 Chū-SAM
Photo: Rikujojieitai Boueisho (陸上自衛隊 / Japan Ground Self-Defense Force) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
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Medium-Range SAM · Japan · 2003
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Type3Chū-SAM

Type 3 Chū-SAM
Type 3 Chū-SAM Photo: Rikujojieitai Boueisho (陸上自衛隊 / Japan Ground Self-Defense Force) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
70
Altitude Coverage
70
Radar & Tracking
85
Engagement Capacity
75
Reaction Time
80
Mobility
75
ECCM
85
Multi-Target Capability
80
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Japan
ManufacturerMitsubishi Heavy Industries
CategoryMedium-Range SAM
EraPost-Cold War
In service2003
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
78
Medium-Range SAM MASS Rating
3/17
Post-Cold War
6/123
All-Time
Medium-Range SAM · 10 axes scored
Range
70
Altitude Coverage
70
Radar & Tracking
85
Engagement Capacity
75
Reaction Time
80
Mobility
75
ECCM
85
Multi-Target Capability
80
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range sam category.
01 / Overview
Type 3 Chū-SAM
Country
Production
2003–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · POST-COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
78
medium-range sam category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range sam category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • System Typemobile surface-to-air missile
  • Service Entry Year2003
  • Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)air defense
  • MobileYes
  • In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile5MOD.5
  • Missile / EffectorChu‑SAM
  • Ready Missiles6
  • Maximum Range50 km
  • Missile Speed (Mach)2.5 Mach
  • Warhead Typehigh‑explosive
▣Guidance4MOD.4
◇Radar & Sensors2MOD.2
◆Gun (if applicable)1MOD.1
▤Mobility & Deployment1MOD.1
  • Platform8×8 cross country unarmored truck
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Operators1
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2003Production started
23
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar: a radar system using a phased array antenna to steer and scan electronically.
A missile guidance method where the projectile is directed by real-time commands from an external control source, such as an operator or tracking system, to intercept a target.
Mobile: a capability indicating the MANPADS can be transported and operated by a single soldier or small team, enabling rapid deployment and relocation.
A missile guidance method where the launch platform tracks the target and relays updates to the missile in flight.
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