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Missile ForcesChina

C-801

Short-range anti-ship cruise missileFielded 1992Pending verification
Missile ForcesCHN
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System
TypeShort-range anti-ship cruise missile
Date of introduction1992
ProliferationAt least 5 countries
GuidanceInertial navigation/active radar homing terminal guidanceMed[1]
Flight performance
PropulsionRocket; solid rocketMed[1]
SpeedMach 0.9Med[1]
Payload and range
Warhead weight165 kg364 lbMed[1]
Variants
C-801The C-801 is the export version of the YJ-8. The C-801 was not marketed after 2003.[1]
YJ-8Basic version with fixed wings[1]
YJ-8AModified YJ-8 with folding wings.[1]
YJ-81Air-launched version without the booster.[1]
YJ-82Submarine-launched version.[1]
C-801KExport version of the YJ-81[1]
C-801QExport version of YJ-82.[1]
Summary

The C-801 is the export version of the YJ-8. The C-801 was not marketed after 2003.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ChinaIranMyanmarThailandYemen
Sources
  1. C-801 Chinese Short-Range Anti-Ship Cruise Missile, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import