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Japan Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Type 12 SSM
Truck-mounted coastal-defense anti-ship cruise missile developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, succeeding the Type 88 SSM with improved range and guidance. An extended-range variant is in development to strengthen Japan's stand-off anti-ship strike capability across its island chain.
In service since 2012
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
200
km range
0.9
Mach
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
National export licensing
Subject to Japan export-control approval; verify eligibility with the manufacturer.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
In service since 2012. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters. | 0.9 Mach |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 200 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | inertial navigation, GPS, active radar homing terminal seeker |
|---|
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 5 m |
|---|---|
| Width Overall width, matters for rail/road transport of vehicles. | 0.35 m |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 700 kg |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Turbojet with solid rocket booster |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the range of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 12 SSM? +
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 12 SSM has a maximum range of 200 km.
How much does the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 12 SSM weigh? +
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 12 SSM has a combat weight of 700 kg.
What is the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 12 SSM used for? +
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 12 SSM is a missile typically used for anti ship.
How much does the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 12 SSM cost? +
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 12 SSM: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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