AAM-5 vs AIM-120 AMRAAM
Overview
The AAM-5 and the AIM-120 AMRAAM are both Air-to-Air missiles.
The AIM-120 AMRAAM has a range of 105 km — 3.0x the AAM-5's 35 km. The AAM-5 reaches 3,704 km/h vs 4,940 km/h for the AIM-120 AMRAAM. Launch weight is 95 kg for the AAM-5 vs 161 kg for the AIM-120 AMRAAM. The AAM-5 uses Dual Wavelength IIR and INS guidance, while the AIM-120 AMRAAM relies on Inertial guidance, terminal active radar homing, optional mid-course update datalink.
Unit cost is $0.4M for the AAM-5 vs $1.09M for the AIM-120 AMRAAM. The AIM-120 AMRAAM entered service 13 years before the AAM-5 (1991 vs 2004).
| Japanese air-to-air missile, entered service in 2004, uses dual wavelength IIR and INS guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Air-to-Air |
| Type | Short-range air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Service year | 2004 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.4 million |
| American air-to-air missile, entered service in 1991, using active radar homing for terminal guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Air-to-Air |
| Type | Active radar-guided air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon / Hughes |
| Service year | 1991 |
| Number produced | 14,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.1 million |
| Range | 35.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 95 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 3.11 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 130 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Dual Wavelength IIR and INS |
| Warhead type | Blast-frag |
| Range | 105.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 161.5 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 20.0 kg |
| Length | 3.65 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 178 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, terminal active radar homing, optional mid-course update datalink |
| Warhead type | High explosive blast-fragmentation |
Performance Radar Chart
Detailed Comparison
Loading analysis...
Generating comparison analysis...
Unable to generate comparison at this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AAM-5 or AIM-120 AMRAAM?
The AIM-120 AMRAAM has a longer range at 105 km compared to the AAM-5's 35 km.
Which is faster, the AAM-5 or AIM-120 AMRAAM?
The AIM-120 AMRAAM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 compared to the AAM-5's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the AAM-5 or AIM-120 AMRAAM?
The AIM-120 AMRAAM carries a larger warhead at 20 kg compared to the AAM-5's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the AAM-5 or AIM-120 AMRAAM?
The AIM-120 AMRAAM is heavier at 161 kg compared to the AAM-5's 95 kg.
Which is longer, the AAM-5 or AIM-120 AMRAAM?
The AIM-120 AMRAAM is longer at 3.65 meters compared to the AAM-5's 3.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the AAM-5 and AIM-120 AMRAAM use?
The AAM-5 uses Dual Wavelength IIR and INS guidance while the AIM-120 AMRAAM uses Inertial guidance, terminal active radar homing, optional mid-course update datalink guidance.
Which entered service first, the AAM-5 or AIM-120 AMRAAM?
The AIM-120 AMRAAM entered service first in 1991, 13 years before the AAM-5 which entered service in 2004.