Type 11 (missile)


The Type 11 Surface-to-Air Missile or Tan-SAM Kai II is a Japanese developed surface-to-air missile currently in service with the Japan Self-Defense Forces.

Development

The system was developed by Toshiba as a further improvement of the Type 81 Surface-to-Air Missile. Development work on Tan-SAM Kai II started in 2005 and in 2014 Type 11 missile was officially unveiled.

Deployment

The system is currently deployed by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force.