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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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
editThe 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
editThe 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
edit- 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
edit- ^ a b "PLA exercises with YJ-62 anti-ship missile in Northern Theater Command". Janes. 5 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f 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.
- ^ a b c McDevitt, Michael (July 2017). "The Modern PLA Navy Destroyer Force". CSMI Red Book. 14. United States Naval War College: 60. ISBN 978-1-935352-45-7. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ United States Navy Office of Naval Intelligence (2015). The PLA Navy: New Capabilities and Missions for the 21st Century (PDF) (Report). p. 16. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- ^ Fisher, Richard D. Jr. (23 March 2016). "Imagery suggests China has deployed YJ-62 anti-ship missiles to Woody Island". janes.com. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ^ a b "China Offers YJ-62/C-602 Anti-Ship Cruise Missile for Export". Missilethreat.com. 27 September 2006. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ a b Jane's Information Group (5 December 2012). "CM-602G Jane's Defence Weekly". Jane's Defence Weekly. 49 (49): 32.
- ^ 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. Archived from the original on 21 May 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ^ "Zarb cruise missile boosts Coastal Defence". asianmilitaryreview.com. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
See also
edit- CJ-10 cruise missile - Similar land-attack cruise missile operated by the PLA Second Artillery Corps, unveiled in 2009
