Mitsubishi Heavy Industries AAM-4 vs Northrop Grumman AGM-88E AARGM
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries AAM-4 and Northrop Grumman AGM-88E AARGM are both missile, compared here on public specifications. The Northrop Grumman AGM-88E AARGM leads on range (148 vs 100 km).
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Full data
Full spec sheet
 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries AAM-4
Wins 2/4 |  Northrop Grumman AGM-88E AARGM
Wins 2/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 4.5 Mach ✓ | 2 Mach |
| Range (km) | 100 km | 148 km ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Warhead (kg) | 31 kg | 68 kg ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 3.67 m | 4.17 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 222 kg | 361 kg |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $450,000 ✓ | $870,000 |
| Operator countries | N/A | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the longer range? +
The Northrop Grumman AGM-88E AARGM has the longest range at 148 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries AAM-4 has the lower public unit-cost figure at 450,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher max speed (mach)? +
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries AAM-4 has the higher max speed (mach) at 4.5 Mach.
Which has the higher warhead? +
The Northrop Grumman AGM-88E AARGM has the higher warhead at 68 kg.
Is the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries AAM-4 better than the Northrop Grumman AGM-88E AARGM? +
On the public specs we track, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries AAM-4 and Northrop Grumman AGM-88E AARGM are closely matched, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries AAM-4 leads on max speed (mach), unit cost, while Northrop Grumman AGM-88E AARGM leads on range, warhead. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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