YJ-18 (SS-N-13) Chinese Short-Range Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
YJ-18
Cruise Missile
Other
Basic Information
Name
YJ-18 (SS-N-13) Chinese Short-Range Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
Designation
YJ-18
Alternate Designation
YJ-18; NATO: SS-N-13
Equipment Type
Cruise Missile
Manufacturer
People's Republic of China
Date of Introduction
2014
Description
The YJ-18 (Yingji [Eagle Strike]-18) is a Chinese cruise missile with variants for antiship and land-attack missions. It is reportedly derived from the Russian 3M-54E “Klub” missile and entered service around 2014.1
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
220.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Cruise Missile
Basing
Ship, submarine, and ground
Range
220 – 540 km
Length
<8.2 m (inc. booster)
LaunchWeight
<1,579 kg
Warhead
High-explosive or antiradiation
Status
Operational
InService
2014
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Short-Range Cruise Missiles (SRCM) (Less than 600 km)
Air > Short-Range Cruise Missiles (SRCM) (Less than 600 km)
Filter Label
Y
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/yj-18/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
8.2 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
1579 kg
Operators (1)
China
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