Development of the system began in 1976, missile trials were conducted in 1982, and a complete prototype system delivered in 1985.[4] The first units entered service with the JGSDF in 1989.[4] The system consists of a launcher, and a laser designator mounted on a heavy tripod.
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The unit is situated on a tripod unit with the missile launcher and laser designator on it. The designator and launcher can be separated from each other by up to 200 meters, or can be mounted together on the same tripod, although Jane's notes that the exhaust gas from the missile may interrupt the designator laser.[3]
The Defense Agency'sTechnical Research and Developmental Institute has begun conducting tests on a new anti-tank missile that will eventually replace the Type 87 in front-line service. The project's code name is known in the JSDF as the Shin Chu-MAT.[5]
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^Japanese Military Aircraft Designations (after 1945). Retrieved on November 26, 2007.
Kenkyusha's New Japanese-English Dictionary, Kenkyusha Limited, Tokyo 1991, ISBN4-7674-2015-6
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type, type, chū, 87式対戦車誘導弾, shiki, sensha, yūdō, chū, japanese, laser, guided, anti, tank, missile, service, with, japanese, ground, self, defense, forces, intended, front, line, replacement, type, entered, into, service, alongside, saclos, guided, type, type,. The Type 87 Chu MAT 87式対戦車誘導弾 87 shiki tai sensha yudō dan Chu MAT is a Japanese laser guided anti tank missile in service with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces Intended as a front line replacement for the Type 64 MAT it has entered into service alongside the SACLOS guided Type 79 Jyu MAT Type 87 Chu MATThe Type 87 launcher and laser designator on a single tripod TypeLaser guided anti tank missilePlace of originJapanService historyIn service1989 presentUsed byJapanProduction historyDesignerDefense Agency Technical Research and Development InstituteDesignedLate 1970sManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries 1 Mitsubishi MotorsProduced1987 to presentSpecificationsMassMissile 12 kg System 140 kg 2 Length1 mCrew3Caliber110 mm 3 Effective firing range2 000 mSightsLaser assisted sightsGuidancesystemLaser guidance The launcher unit of the Type 87 Contents 1 History 2 Description 3 Future Plans 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory editDevelopment of the system began in 1976 missile trials were conducted in 1982 and a complete prototype system delivered in 1985 4 The first units entered service with the JGSDF in 1989 4 The system consists of a launcher and a laser designator mounted on a heavy tripod Description editThe unit is situated on a tripod unit with the missile launcher and laser designator on it The designator and launcher can be separated from each other by up to 200 meters or can be mounted together on the same tripod although Jane s notes that the exhaust gas from the missile may interrupt the designator laser 3 Like the Type 64 MAT and the Type 79 Jyu MAT it can be mounted onto a Mitsubishi Type 73 jeep or the Komatsu LAV for anti armor roles Future Plans editThe Defense Agency s Technical Research and Developmental Institute has begun conducting tests on a new anti tank missile that will eventually replace the Type 87 in front line service The project s code name is known in the JSDF as the Shin Chu MAT 5 See also editType 64 MAT Type 79 Jyu MAT Type 01 LMATReferences edit Type 87 Chu MAT anti tank missile Retrieved on April 13 2008 Designator launcher and six missiles a b Jane s Infantry Weapons 2005 2006 a b Type 87 Chu MAT anti tank missile system Japan Anti tank weapons Jane s Archived from the original on February 15 2019 Retrieved 2011 06 08 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint unfit URL link Japanese Military Aircraft Designations after 1945 Retrieved on November 26 2007 Kenkyusha s New Japanese English Dictionary Kenkyusha Limited Tokyo 1991 ISBN 4 7674 2015 6External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Type 87 Chu MAT Official JGSDF Page Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Type 87 Chu MAT amp oldid 1191259607, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
