YJ-7
The YJ-7 is a Chinese subsonic anti-ship missile. It is manufactured by the Third Academy of the China Aerospace [Science and Industry Corporation]. The export version of the YJ-7 is the C-701.
History
The radar-guided C-701 was displayed by the China Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation at the 2004 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition. Although the missile was developed by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation, Iran's Aerospace Industries Organisation claimed presented the missile as a national program.In April 2006, it was reported that radar-guided C-701s were fired during Iranian military exercises.
Variants
- YJ-7
- C-701 AR: Export version with active radar seeker
- C-701T: Export version with electro-optical seeker
- FL-10: "Cheaper version" of the C-701
- Kowsar: Iranian version of C-701
Operators
Current operators
- Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran: C-701, Kowsar
- People's Liberation Army Navy: YJ-7