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YJ-62

IOC: 2004

Also Known As
C-602 (export name)
YingJi-62

Origin
China

Applications
Type 052C

Family Members
YJ-63

Description: The JY-62 is a highly subsonic, long-range, anti-ship missile developed by HaiYing Electro-Mechanical Technology Academy in China for use by surface ships. The YJ-62, C-602 export name, was first deployed by the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) in 2004 onboard the Type 052C destroyer. The missile guidance system consists of a combination of GPS/INS plus active radar seeker at the terminal phase of flight (approx 40 km). Despite using a similar designation, there are no ties between the YJ-62 and YJ-6 anti-ship missile.

The YJ-62 active radar seeker uses an agile frequency antenna to better withstand the effects of electromagnetic jamming. The propulsion system consists of a booster rocket motor for launch and a turbofan/turbojet engine for cruise. The flight altitude varies from 30 meters at cruise to only 10 meters during the terminal attack phase. The YJ-62 missile may be the basis for a future PLAN land attack cruise missile comparable to US Navy's Tomahawk. In fact, the YJ-62 can be fitted with an alternative seeker to enable engagement of land targets.

Specifications
Dimensions: Length 7 m

Weights: Warhead 300 kg (661 lb), Weight 1,350 kg (2,976 lb)

Performance: Cruise Speed Mach 0.90 (1,076 kph), Max Range 280 km (151 nm)

Operators

China

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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