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Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · People's Republic of China · 2006
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
75
Lethality
80
Sea-Skimming / Stealth
70
Guidance
85
Counter-Measure Resistance
75
Speed
70
Warhead Effect
80
Reliability
85
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin People's Republic of China
ManufacturerHongdu
CategoryShip-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles
EraPost-Cold War
In service2006
Operators2 countries
Data Quality83%
78
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles MASS Rating
3/19
Post-Cold War
17/98
All-Time
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · 10 axes scored
Range
75
Lethality
80
Sea-Skimming / Stealth
70
Guidance
85
Counter-Measure Resistance
75
Speed
70
Warhead Effect
80
Reliability
85
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ship-launched anti-ship missiles category.
01 / Overview
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Prime contractor
Production
2006–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SHIP-LAUNCHED ANTI-SHIP MISSILES · POST-COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
78
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
◎General7MOD.7
  • Missile Typeanti-ship missile
  • Service Entry Year2006
  • DesignerHongdu Aviation Industry Group
  • Length3.4 m
  • Diameter280 mm
  • Launch Weight350 kg
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance3MOD.3
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion TypeSolid fuel
  • Motor TypeDual thrust / dual chamber solid rocket
  • Boost StageYes
  • Two-StageYes
  • Fuel / PropellantSolid fuel
◇Performance3MOD.3
  • Maximum Range35 km
  • Top Speed (Mach)0.9 Mach
  • Cruise Altitude12 m
◆Warhead2MOD.2
  • Warhead Typesemi-armor-piercing
  • Warhead Weight130 kg
▤Launch Platform3MOD.3
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Operators2
  • Variants3
▲Warhead Detail2MOD.2
  • Detonation Mechanism / FuzeSemi-armor-piercing
  • Explosive Filler Typewarhead
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2006Production started
20
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
A guidance system in ATGMs that uses infrared sensors to create a thermal image of the target for precise homing.
Launched from naval platforms, such as ships or submarines.
A two-stage ATGM propulsion system where a booster stage initially accelerates the missile before a sustainer stage maintains flight velocity.
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