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C-801

Missile  
China
Iran, Islamic Republic of

The YJ-8 is a Chinese-developed, rocket-powered, active radar-guided, anti-ship cruise missile (AShCM), which may be used as part of naval vessel weapon systems, or as part of coastal defence systems. The export version of the YJ-8 is thought to be the C-801 (C801). In the West the YJ-8/C-801 are known by the DoD/DIA designation of CSS-N-4 and the NATO reporting name of Sardine. The folding-fin/wing, air- and submarine launched versions are...

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