YJ-83
NATO: CSS-N-8 Saccade, Export: C-802A
Overview
YJ-83
YJ-83 anti-ship missile on public display. Note the air inlet between the center wings.
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Origin
China
Type
Anti-ship missile
Entered service
1998
Status
In service
Development
1990's
Developer
China
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CASIC
Production
Mid 1990's - present
Producer
China
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CASIC
Designations
CSS-N-8 Saccade (NATO reporting name)
C-802A (export model)
C-802A (export model)
Notable users
China
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PLA Navy
Overview
Facts
YJ-83
General
Origin
China
Type
Anti-ship missile
Dimensions
Length
6.86 m
Diameter
0.36 m
Wingspan
1.2 m
Weight
850 kg
Guidance
Terminal phase
Active radar homing
Initial phase
Inertial navigation system
Warhead
Type
Semi-armor piercing
High explosive plus small shaped charge
Weight
190 kg
Fuse
Impact, with time delay for HE charge
Engagement envelope
Propulsion
CTJ-2 turbojet
Solid fuel booster used upon launch
Speed
Mach 0.8 to 0.9
Range
180 km
Media
YJ-83
YJ-83 anti-ship missile being handled by a navy ground crew.
Source: Chinese internet
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YJ-83
Close up of the 16 launchers for the YJ-83 anti-ship missile present on the Type-052 class destroyer Qingdao since its second refit.
Source: Saberwyn
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YJ-83
Close-up of the two quad launcher for the YJ-83 anti-ship missile on a Type-054A frigate.
Source: Rhk111
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YJ-83
YJ-83 subsonic anti-ship missile upon launch.
Source: Xinhua
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Application
List of ships using the YJ-83 (incomplete)
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