MilitaryC-801K
Missile Systemconfirmed
The C-801K is a Chinese air-launched anti-ship missile, part of the YJ-8 (Eagle Strike 8) series. It is designed to engage surface combatants and is typically carried by fighter aircraft.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) |
| Introduced | 1987 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 1,100 km/h |
| Range | 50 km |
| Weight | 0.61 t |
History
Manufactured by CASIC, the YJ-8 (C-801K) was developed in China in 1987 and later evolved into air-launched and submarine-launched variants.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | — | confirmed |
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