YJ-83
The YJ-83 (Chinese: 鹰击-83; pinyin: yingji-83; lit. 'eagle strike 83'; NATO reporting name: CSS-N-8 Saccade) is a Chinese subsonic anti-ship cruise missile. It is manufactured by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Third Academy.
| YJ-83 | |
|---|---|
YJ-83J Missile | |
| Type | Anti-ship cruise missile |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1998–present |
| Used by | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 6.38 metres (20.9 ft) |
| Diameter | 360 millimetres (14 in) |
| Wingspan | 1,220 millimetres (48 in) |
| Warhead | 190 kg high-explosive fragmentation (YJ-83) 165 kg high-explosive, semi-armour piercing (YJ-83K) |
| Engine | CTJ-2 turbojet |
Operational range | 180 km (YJ-83, YJ-83K) 230 km (YJ-83KH) 120 km (C-802) 180 km (C-802A) |
| Flight altitude | 20-30 m (cruise) 5-7 m (terminal) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 (cruise) Mach 1.4 (terminal) |
Guidance system | Inertial navigation/active radar homing terminal guidance |
Launch platform | Surface and air launched |
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