C-801
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The YJ-8 (Chinese: 鹰击-8; pinyin: yingji-8; lit. 'eagle strike 8'; NATO reporting name: CSS-N-4 Sardine) is a Chinese surface-launched subsonic anti-ship cruise missile. It is manufactured by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) Third Academy.[3]
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YJ-8 | |
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Type | Anti-ship missiles |
Place of origin | China |
Service history | |
In service | early 1990s to present |
Used by | China |
Wars | Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen[1] |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation |
Unit cost | US$ 0.78 million[2] |
Produced | Late 1980s to present (export) |
Specifications | |
Mass | 815 kg |
Length | 5.81 meter |
Warhead | 165 kg |
Engine | rocket |
Propellant | solid rocket |
Operational range | 42 km |
Flight altitude | 5 or 7 m |
Maximum speed | ≈ Mach 0.9 |
Guidance system | Inertial navigation/active radar homing terminal guidance |
Launch platform | Aerial, naval and land-based |
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The YJ-8 was developed into air-launched (YJ-81) and submarine-launched (YJ-82) variants.[3]