Type 93 Kin-SAM
93式近距離地対空誘導弾
Overview
Type 93 Kin-SAM
Japanese Type 93 self-propelled SAM system on the move in 2017.
Source: Hunini -
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Origin
Japan
Type
Self-propelled SAM system
Entered service
1994
Status
In service
Development
1990 - 1992
Developer
Japan
Production
1993 - 2008
Producer
Japan
Number produced
113 launch vehicles
Designations
93式近距離地対空誘導弾
Closed Arrow (nickname)
SAM-3
Closed Arrow (nickname)
SAM-3
Notable users
Japan
Details
Facts
Type 93 Kin-SAM
General
Origin
Japan
Type
Self-propelled SAM system
Crew
3 (commander, driver, gunner)
Dimensions
Weight
Over 3 t combat load
Length
4.9 m
Width
2.1 m
Height
About 2.5 m
Main armament
Type
Type 91 Kin-SAM, including Kai variant
Mount
Two quadruple launch boxes
Ammunition
8 missiles, all ready to fire
Traverse
360°, powered
Fire control
Sensors
TV camera
Infrared camera
IFF system
Laser range finder
Computer
Division anti-aircraft information processing system (DADS)
Chassis
Chassis type
Wheeled, 4x4
Tread
1.8 m
Wheelbase
3.39 m
Ground pressure
Variable using central tire pressure regulation system
Suspension
Double wishbone
Automotive
Engine model
Toyota 15B
Engine type
4-cylinder water-cooled turbo diesel
Power output
170 hp at 3.000 rpm
Transmission
4 speed
Fuel
108 L
Mobility
Speed
Over 100 km/h on road
Turn radius
5.6 m
Protection
Armor type
None
NBC system
None
Smoke system
None
Equipment
Night vision
Yes, IR for gunner
Radio
Yes
Media
Type 93 Kin-SAM
Left side view of Type 93 self-propelled SAM system on public display in 2017.
Source: Hunini
Copyright: CC BY-SA 4.0
Type 93 Kin-SAM
Japanese Type 93 self-propelled SAM system seen firing a Type 91 Kin-SAM missile in 2014.
Source: Rikujojieitai Boueisho (mod.go.jp)
Copyright: CC BY-SA 3.0
Type 93 Kin-SAM
Camouflaged Type 93 self-propelled SAM system in firing position. Note that four missiles are loaded.
Source: Rikujojieitai Boueisho (mod.go.jp)
Copyright: CC BY-SA 3.0
Type 93 Kin-SAM
Forward view of Type 93 self-propelled SAM system on public display in 2017.
Source: Hunini
Copyright: CC BY-SA 4.0
Type 93 Kin-SAM
Japanese Type 93 self-propelled SAM system seen firing a Type 91 Kin-SAM missile in 2013.
Source: Rikujojieitai Boueisho (mod.go.jp)
Copyright: CC BY-SA 3.0
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