Thursday, November 20, 2008

YJ-62

IOC: 2004

YJ-63

Origin
China

Program Status:
Under Development

Applications
FBC-1
Tu-16

Family Members
YJ-62

Description: The YJ-63 is an improved air-launched land attack cruise missile being developed by China. The missile featuring standoff range and precision strike capabilities. Little is known about it, but maybe it is a further development of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy YJ-62 surface-to-surface anti-ship missile. Its existence was revealed in the Pentagon's 2008 China Military Report (March 2008). The PLA Air Force (PLAAF) may deploy the YJ-63 on its latest strike aircraft such as upgraded FB-7A (FBC-1) or upgraded B-6 bombers (Tu-16 variant) to engage targets deep inside of Taiwan's territory.

Operators

China / Planned

Internet Resources
Military Power of the People's Republic of China 2008

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, October 25, 2008

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