C-101 (YJ-1) Chinese Supersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
C-101
Cruise Missile
Other
Basic Information
Name
C-101 (YJ-1) Chinese Supersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
Designation
C-101
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Cruise Missile
Manufacturer
CASIC
Date of Introduction
1985
Description
The C-101 is a Chinese supersonic anti-ship cruise missile. It is manufactured by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Third Academy. The C-101 was an early Chinese supersonic cruise missile. It has been described as unsuccessful. The People's Liberation Army Navy designation is YJ-1 (Chinese: 鹰击-1; pinyin: yingji-1; lit.: 'eagle strike 1').
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
2469.6 km/h
Range
50.0 km
System
Name
C-101
Type
Supersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
Manufacturer
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation
Length
6.5 m
Diameter
0.54 m
Wingspan
1.62 m
Weight
1.85 tons
Warhead
300 kg
Detonation Mechanism
Semi-armor-piercing
Engine
Ramje
Propellant
Kerosene
Operational Range
50 km
Flight Altitude
50 m (cruising)
5 m (terminal)
Maximum Speed
Mach 2
Guidance System
Radar
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Vessel-Launched Cruise Missiles (VLCM) (Less than 600 km)
Air > Vessel-Launched Cruise Missiles (VLCM) (Less than 600 km)
Filter Label
C
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.5 m
Width
1.62 m
Height
5 m
Weight
1850 kg
Operators (1)
China
Something went wrong. Please reload the page.
Reload