YJ-1 Anti-ship Missile
Development and Introduction
The development of the Chinese supersonic short-range anti-ship missile C-101 (Yingji-1 or YJ-1) began in the late 1970s. Production commenced in the mid-1990s. This missile was intended to replace the outdated HY-2 anti-ship missile.
Operational Deployment
The Chinese Navy conducted tests of the anti-ship missile on “Hoku” and “Huang” class missile boats. An aviation variant is utilized on H-5 and H-6 bombers, as well as on the SH-5 amphibious aircraft.
Missile Characteristics
The missile is presumably equipped with a 300-kg semi-armor-piercing warhead. Its cruising altitude is 50 meters above sea level. Approximately three kilometers from the target, the missile performs a pop-up maneuver and then descends to 5 meters.
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Sources & Accuracy
The information presented in this technical sheet has been compiled from declassified flight manuals, historical archives, and specialized literature. While we strive for maximum accuracy, some performance data may vary depending on the specific variant or operational conditions.