Type 64 MAT

Infobox Weapon
name= Type 64 MAT


caption= Type 64 MAT in missile pod
origin= flagicon|Japan Japan
type= MCLOS wire-guided Anti-tank missile
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service= 1964 - present [The missile has gradually phased out, although is still kept in reserve]
used_by= flagicon|Japan Japan
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designer= Defense Agency Technical Research and Development Institute
design_date= 1957
manufacturer= Kawasaki Heavy Industries
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production_date= 1964
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weight= 15.7 kg
length= 1.02 m
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diameter= 0.12 m
crew= 3
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velocity= 85 m/s
range= 350 to 1,800 m
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filling=Hollow charge
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engine= Two-stage solid rocket motor - first stage rated at 130 kg static thrust, second stage rated at 15 kg static thrust.
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speed= 306 km/h
guidance= MCLOS system

The Type 64 MAT was an Japanese wire guided anti-tank missile developed during the late 1950s. The missile is a broadly similar to the Swiss/German Cobra and the 9M14 Malyutka. Within the JGSDF, it is also known as 64MAT. [ [http://www.designation-systems.net/non-us/japan.html Japanese Military Aircraft Designations (after 1945).] Retrieved on November 26, 2007.]

History

Development of the missile began in 1957, and was adopted as standard equipment for the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces with the official designation Type 64 ATM in 1964.

Though the Type 64 MAT had been largely phased out and replaced by the Type 79 Jyu-MAT and Type 87 Chu-MAT as front-line anti-tank missiles in the 1970s to the 1990s, a small number are being held as reserve missiles.

Description

The missile is cruciform in cross-section with four large wings. It is powered by a dual thrust rocket motor, which accelerates the missile to its cruising speed in 0.8 seconds.

Operational Use

The missile is launched from an open framed launcher at an angle of 15 degrees. The operator steers the missile using a control box, which sends commands down a wire that is trailed from the missile. A gyroscope in the missile compensates for pitch and yaw.

The Type 64 is typically operated by a three man crew. It can also be deployed from a Mitsubishi Type 73 Jeep, which can carry four missiles.

imilar missile systems

* 9M14 Malyutka
* Cobra

ee also

* Type 79 Jyu-MAT
* Type 87 Chu-MAT
* Type 01 LMAT

References

* "Brassey's Infantry Weapons of the World", J.I.H. Owen.
* "Jane's Infantry Weapons 1991-92", Ian V. Hogg.
* "Brassey's Anti-tank weapons", John Norris
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