ASM-3A

Also known as

Air-to-Ship Missile ASM-3A

ASM-3A is Japan's extended-range, supersonic air-to-ship missile for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. Japanese defense budget material identifies it as an F-2-armed missile, and JASDF overview material lists it alongside the F-2 as an air-to-ship missile.

ASM-3A, Japanese air-to-ship missile, Munitions

Image source: MHI ASM-3 missile

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Japan
Built by: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Type: Japanese air-to-ship missile
Service note: 2020s-present
Unit cost: Not publicly documented

missile anti-ship missile guided missile air-launched

Specifications

Length: 6 m
Weight: 940 kg
Wingspan: 35 cm
Range: About 300-400 km
Speed: About Mach 3

Carrier Aircraft

Japanese defense budget and JASDF overview material identify the F-2 as the carrier for ASM-3A.

Carrier

Carrier type

Carriage evidence

F-2 Support Fighter, Close support fighter jet, Aircraft & UAVs

F-2 Support Fighter

Fighter aircraft

The Ministry of Defense lists ASM-3A as an air-to-ship missile to be equipped on the F-2, and JASDF overview material shows ASM-3A with the F-2.

Sources: Defense Programs and Budget of Japan 2023, JASDF Overview 2024

Carrier Aircraft

Japanese defense budget and JASDF overview material both identify the F-2 as the carrier for ASM-3A.

Carrier	Type	Evidence
F-2 Support Fighter	Fighter aircraft	Budget material lists ASM-3A for F-2, and the JASDF overview shows ASM-3A with the F-2.

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Fielded on F-2 fighters
Used by: Japan Air Self-Defense Force

Media

ASM-3A Videos

Japan deploys supersonic ASM-3A missile

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Sources

Defense Programs and Budget of Japan 2023Publisher: Ministry of Defense, Japan | Note: Supports ASM-3A as an air-to-ship missile to be equipped on the F-2 and the 2023 budget context. | Accessed: 2026-06-26 JASDF Overview 2024Publisher: Japan Air Self-Defense Force | Note: Supports ASM-3A being shown as an air-to-ship missile associated with the F-2 in the public JASDF overview. | Accessed: 2026-06-26 Janes DSEI Japan 2025 ASM-3APublisher: Janes | Note: Supports the ASM-3A manufacturer context, physical dimensions, weight, and the reported 300-400 km range. | Accessed: 2026-06-26 MHI ASM-3 missilePublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Public image page used for the primary image. | Accessed: 2026-06-26