The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force bought 384 of the missiles, which were fitted to their Murasame,  Takanami, Atago, Akizuki, and Asahi classes of destroyers, as well as Hayabusa-class fast-attack missile boats. With a range of , high subsonic speed and a  warhead, the Type 90 is similar to the US Harpoon missile block 1C RGM-84D variant. In 1994, the Harpoon was replaced by the natively developed Type 90, starting with the nine Murasame-class destroyers in 1994.
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force purchased 384 missiles for their fleet of destroyers and fast attack boats. These missiles are similar to the US Harpoon missile block 1C RGM-84D variant, with a range, high subsonic speed, and a warhead. The Type 90 replaced the Harpoon in 1994, starting with the Murasame class destroyers.