YJ-62
| YJ-62 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-ship cruise missile Land-attack cruise missile (CM-602G) |
| Place of origin | People's Republic of China |
| Service history | |
| In service | prior to 2005 – present |
| Used by | People's Republic of China |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation |
| Produced | prior to 2005 |
| Specifications | |
| Warhead | 210-300 kg warhead 300 kg warhead (C-602) 480 kg warhead (CM-602G) |
Detonation mechanism | Semi-armor piercing |
Operational range | 280-500 km 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 | Surface |
The YJ-62 (Chinese: 鹰击-62; pinyin: yingji-62; lit. 'eagle strike 62') is a Chinese subsonic anti-ship cruise missile. It is manufactured by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Third Academy.[1]
Description
In a September 2014 article published in Joint Forces Quarterly, the YJ-62 is credited with a 210 or 300 kg. warhead, a speed of Mach 0.6-0.8, and a sea-skimming terminal attack height of 7–10 metres. The missile has an inertial guidance system using GPS and BeiDou data, and an active terminal sensor. YJ-62A is credited with a range of up to 400 km.[1]
In lieu of official data, the United States Navy's Office of Naval Intelligence believes it is likely the YJ-62 has a longer range than the 150 nautical miles (280 km) of the C-602, the export version.[2]
A Popular Science article in October 2014 claimed the missile had a range of 400-500 km. and a 300 kg. warhead.[3]
The missile is deployed aboard Type 052C destroyers, and by coastal defence units using three-round transporter erector launchers.[1][4]
C-602
The C-602 is the export version of the YJ-62. The C-602 is claimed to have a range of 280 km., a 300 kg. semi-armour piercing warhead, and GPS guidance. The reduced range is in accordance with Missile Technology Control Regime restrictions.[1]
The C-602 was revealed in September 2005,[1] and displayed outside of China for the first time at the African Aerospace and Defence exhibition in 2006.[4]
CM-602G
The CM-602G is a land-attack version of the C-602. It is advertised as having a range of 290 km., a 480 kg. penetrating blast/fragmentation warhead, and an inertial guidance system using GPS data which may be augmented to provide man-in-the-loop control.[5]
The missile was revealed at the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition in 2012.[5]
Operators
- People's Liberation Army Navy
- People's Liberation Army Navy Coastal Defense Force: 120+ as of 2012[update][6]
References
- ^ a b c d e Gormley, Dennis M.; Erickson, Andrew S.; Yuan, Jingdong (30 September 2014). "A Potent Vector: Assessing Chinese Cruise Missile Developments". Joint Forces Quarterly (75). National Defense University: 101–102. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ^ United States Navy Office of Naval Intelligence (2015). The PLA Navy: New Capabilities and Missions for the 21st Century (PDF) (Report). p. 16. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- ^ Lin, Jeffrey; Singer, P.W. (17 October 2014). "Want to know what it's like to be blown up by a Chinese missile? Ask this ship". popsci.com. Popular Science. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ a b "China Offers YJ-62/C-602 Anti-Ship Cruise Missile for Export". Missilethreat.com. 27 September 2006. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ a b Jane's Information Group (5 December 2012). "Jane's Defence Weekly". 49 (49): 32.
{{cite journal}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Dutton, Peter; Erickson, Andrew S.; Martinson, Ryan, eds. (February 2014). China's Near Seas Combat Capabilities (Report). China Maritime Studies. Vol. 11. United States Naval War College. p. 5. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
See also
- CJ-10 cruise missile - Similar land-attack cruise missile operated by the PLA Second Artillery Corps, unveiled in 2009