YJ-62
Anti-ship cruise missile From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The YJ-62 (Chinese: 鹰击-62; pinyin: yingji-62; lit. 'eagle strike 62') is a Chinese subsonic land-attack[1] and anti-ship cruise missile. It is manufactured by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Third Academy.[2]
| YJ-62 | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Anti-ship cruise missile Land-attack cruise missile |
| Place of origin | People's Republic of China |
| Service history | |
| In service | prior to 2005 – present |
| Used by | People's Liberation Army Navy Pakistan Navy |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation |
| Produced | prior to 2005 |
| Specifications | |
| Warhead | 210 kg (YJ-62) 300 kg (C-602) 480 kg (CM-602G) |
Detonation mechanism | Semi-armor-piercing |
Operational range | 400 km (YJ-62) 280 km (C-602) 290 km (CM-602G) |
| Flight altitude | 7 – 10 meter terminal |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.6-0.8 |
Guidance system | Inertial/active terminal guidance |
Launch platform |
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Description
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Perspective
In a September 2014 article published in Joint Forces Quarterly, the YJ-62 is credited with a 210 kg (460 lb) warhead, a speed of Mach 0.6 – Mach 0.8 (735–980 km/h; 457–609 mph), and a sea-skimming terminal attack height of 7–10 m (23–33 ft); The missile has an inertial guidance system using GPS and BeiDou data, and an active terminal sensor.[2] A 2017 China Maritime Studies Institute (CSMI) report credits the active radar seeker with an acquisition range of 22 nautical miles (41 km).[3]
In 2015, the United States Navy's Office of Naval Intelligence considered the YJ-62 to have longer range than the 150 nautical miles (170 mi; 280 km) of the C-602 export version,[4] Figures of at least 400 km have been given.[5][3] The 2017 CSMI report notes that such long range suggests that the missile receives targeting from other platforms.[3] YJ-62A is credited with a range of up to 400 km (250 mi; 220 nmi).[2]
C-602
The C-602 is the export version of the YJ-62, claimed to have a range of 280 km, a 300 kg (660 lb) semi-armour-piercing warhead, and GPS guidance. The reduced range is in accordance with Missile Technology Control Regime restrictions.[2]
The C-602 was revealed in September 2005,[2] and displayed outside of China for the first time at the African Aerospace and Defence exhibition in 2006.[6]
CM-602G
The CM-602G is a land-attack version of the C-602. It is advertised as having a range of 290 km (180 mi), a 480 kg (1,060 lb) penetrating blast/fragmentation warhead, and an inertial guidance system using GPS data which may be augmented to provide man-in-the-loop control.[7]
The missile was revealed at the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition in 2012.[7]
Variants
- YJ-62
- Original variant.
- YJ-62A
- Extended range variant.
- C-602
- Export variant.[1]
Operators
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- People's Liberation Army Navy[2][6]
- People's Liberation Army Navy Coastal Defense Force: 120+ as of 2012[update][8]
- Naval Strategic Forces Command: C-602 used in coastal defence role; Pakistani military designation Zarb.[9]
References
See also
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