YJ-6
The YJ-6 (also C-601 ; NATO code name CAS-1 Kraken ) is a Chinese anti-ship missile whose development began in 1975. It is a variant of the HY-2 , which in turn is based on the Soviet P-15 "Termit" (SS-N-2 "Styx"). The first test starts took place in 1984; Production of the rocket began in the same year, so that it could be put into service in 1985.
It has a pulse radar and is equipped with an ECCM system. Before the rocket is launched, its altitude (500, 70 or 50 meters) can be set.
YJ-61
The YJ-61 (C-611) is an improved YJ-6 that uses a different fuel and an improved rocket motor. This increases the range to around 186 to 200 kilometers.
Technical specifications
Manufacturer | China Hai Yang Electro Mechanical Technology |
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Main function | Anti-ship air-to-surface missile |
length | 7100 mm |
Hull diameter | 760 mm |
Weight | 2988 kg |
Steering / seeker head | Mono pulse radar |
drive | Liquid rocket engine |
Airspeed | Mach 0.9 |
Operational range | 95 km |
Warhead | 500 kg |
carrier | Xian H-6 D |