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Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · People's Republic of China · 1980
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FL-7

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
40
Lethality
50
Sea-Skimming / Stealth
20
Guidance
60
Counter-Measure Resistance
30
Speed
50
Warhead Effect
40
Reliability
70
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin People's Republic of China
ManufacturerHongdu
CategoryShip-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles
EraCold War
In service1980–1990
Operators3 countries
Data Quality85%
45
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles MASS Rating
30/32
Cold War
94/98
All-Time
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · 10 axes scored
Range
40
Lethality
50
Sea-Skimming / Stealth
20
Guidance
60
Counter-Measure Resistance
30
Speed
50
Warhead Effect
40
Reliability
70
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ship-launched anti-ship missiles category.
01 / Overview
FL-7
Prime contractor
Production
1980–1990
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SHIP-LAUNCHED ANTI-SHIP MISSILES · COLD WAR
30
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
45
ship-launched anti-ship missiles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ship-launched anti-ship missiles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Missile Typeanti-ship missile
  • Service Entry Year1980
  • Length6.59 m
  • Diameter540 mm
  • Launch Weight1,770 kg
  • In ServiceYes
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Typeliquid fuel rocket motor
  • Motor Typerocket motor
  • Boost StageYes
  • Two-StageNo
  • Fuel / Propellantliquid fuel
◇Performance7MOD.7
  • Minimum Range0 km
  • Maximum Range32 km
  • Top Speed0 m/s
  • Top Speed (Mach)1.4 Mach
  • Cruise Altitude0 m
  • Maximum G0
  • HypersonicNo
◆Warhead7MOD.7
▤Launch Platform5MOD.5
⬢Production5MOD.5
  • Total Production0
  • Unit Cost0 USD
  • Operators1
  • Variants0
  • Production Start1,980 year
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
  • Detonation Mechanism / FuzeSemi-armor-piercing
  • Explosive Filler Weight0 kg
  • Explosive Filler Type360 kg warhead
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1980Production started
  2. 1990Production ended
46
years in service
10
years in production
3
countries operating
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Guidance system using onboard radar to actively emit and receive signals for target tracking and missile course correction.
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
The initial propulsion phase where a high-thrust motor accelerates the missile to operational velocity.
Launched from a ground-based platform, such as a vehicle or tripod, rather than an aircraft or other airborne system.
Launched from naval platforms, such as ships or submarines.
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