The Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (03式中距離地対空誘導弾, maru-san-shiki-chu-kyori-chi-tai-kuu-yuudou-dan) or SAM-4 or Chu-SAM (中SAM, Chū-Samu) is a Japanese developed surface-to-air missile system currently in service with the 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.[2]
The Chu-SAM air defense system is based on 8×8 cross country unarmored trucks, and includes 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.[3]
Upgrade
In 2014, the JGSDF began evaluation of the upgraded Chu-SAM Kai, which uses improved sensor and networking features for better range and targeting of more complex cruise and anti-surface missile threats. During the summer of 2015, 10 Chu-SAM Kai missiles were test fired at White Sands Missile Range in the United States and successfully intercepted various targets, including the GQM-163 Coyote supersonic target drone; White Sands hosted the launches because the location's large size and controlled airspace allowed for testing conditions unavailable in Japan. Operational tests of the Chu-SAM Kai took place at White Sands, in 2016.[3][4]
The Chu-SAM Kai missile also planned to be converted to the long-range ship-to-air missile with a separable rocket booster.[5]
Deployment
JGSDF Anti-aircraft Artillery (Advanced) Training Unit (高射教導隊, kousya-kyoudou-tai) since 2003
JGSDF Eastern Army (Japan) 2nd Anti-aircraft Artillery Group (第2高射特科群, dai2-kousya-tokka-gun) at Camp Matsudo in Matsudo, Chiba since 2007
^ ab"CHU-SUM". weaponsystems.net. June 23, 2014. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
^FUTURE POSSIBILITIES: A PRESENTATION OF THE CHU-SAM MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM
^ ab100 Percent of Targets Destroyed: Japan Is Testing New Missile in US - Thediplomat.com, 13 November 2015
^Japanese Test Engages Supersonic Target on WSMR - Army.mil, 5 November 2015
^Defense Programs and Budget of Japan FY2017, page.31 - mod.go.jp, March 2017
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January 07, 2023
type, chū, this, article, needs, additional, citations, verification, please, help, improve, this, article, adding, citations, reliable, sources, unsourced, material, challenged, removed, find, sources, news, newspapers, books, scholar, jstor, august, 2018, le. This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Type 03 Chu SAM news newspapers books scholar JSTOR August 2018 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Type 03 Medium Range Surface to Air Missile 03式中距離地対空誘導弾 maru san shiki chu kyori chi tai kuu yuudou dan or SAM 4 or Chu SAM 中SAM Chu Samu is a Japanese developed surface to air missile system currently in service with the 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 2 Type 03 Chu SAMType 03 Chu SAMTypemobile surface to air missilePlace of originJapanService historyIn service2003 PresentUsed byJapanProduction historyDesignerMitsubishi Electric Kato Works LTD ManufacturerMitsubishi Heavy IndustriesSpecificationsMassAbout 570kgLength4 9 mDiameterAbout 0 32mWarheadHigh explosiveWarhead weight73 kgDetonationmechanismProximity fuseEngineMitsubishi rocketGuidancesystemtrack via missile AESA radar Contents 1 Overview 2 Upgrade 3 Deployment 4 Gallery 5 See also 6 Notes 7 External linksOverview EditThe Chu SAM air defense system is based on 8 8 cross country unarmored trucks and includes 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 3 Upgrade EditIn 2014 the JGSDF began evaluation of the upgraded Chu SAM Kai which uses improved sensor and networking features for better range and targeting of more complex cruise and anti surface missile threats During the summer of 2015 10 Chu SAM Kai missiles were test fired at White Sands Missile Range in the United States and successfully intercepted various targets including the GQM 163 Coyote supersonic target drone White Sands hosted the launches because the location s large size and controlled airspace allowed for testing conditions unavailable in Japan Operational tests of the Chu SAM Kai took place at White Sands in 2016 3 4 The Chu SAM Kai missile also planned to be converted to the long range ship to air missile with a separable rocket booster 5 Deployment EditJGSDF Anti aircraft Artillery Advanced Training Unit 高射教導隊 kousya kyoudou tai since 2003 JGSDF Eastern Army Japan 2nd Anti aircraft Artillery Group 第2高射特科群 dai2 kousya tokka gun at Camp Matsudo in Matsudo Chiba since 2007 JGSDF Central Army Japan 8th Anti aircraft Artillery Group 第8高射特科群 dai8 kousya tokka gun in Ono Hyōgo since 2008Gallery Edit Fire position Radar vehicle with active electronically scanned array Ammo transporter Power vehicleSee also EditList of missiles Anti ballistic missileComparable SAMs MIM 104 Patriot Akash missile S 300 DK 10 HQ 16 NASAMS KM SAM Sky BowNotes Edit a b CHU SUM weaponsystems net June 23 2014 Retrieved December 18 2015 FUTURE POSSIBILITIES A PRESENTATION OF THE CHU SAM MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM a b 100 Percent of Targets Destroyed Japan Is Testing New Missile in US Thediplomat com 13 November 2015 Japanese Test Engages Supersonic Target on WSMR Army mil 5 November 2015 Defense Programs and Budget of Japan FY2017 page 31 mod go jp March 2017External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to JGSDF Type 03 SAM JGSDF official Japanese 陸上自衛隊 03式中距離地対空誘導弾 TRDI Department of Guided Weapon Systems Development Chu SAM in Janes Land Based Air Defence Chu SAM in global security org Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Type 03 Chu SAM amp oldid 1078430726, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
