C-802A Anti-Ship Missile
Type: Anti-Ship Missile
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: CASIC
First Deployed: 2013
Overview
The C-802A is a Chinese subsonic anti-ship cruise missile developed by CASIC, representing an evolution of the C-802 series with improved seeker and guidance. Sea-skimming at 5-7 m altitude on a GPS/inertial midcourse guidance profile followed by active radar terminal homing, it engages surface targets at ranges up to 120 km. With a 165 kg semi-armor-piercing warhead, a single hit creates significant structural damage on frigates and smaller vessels. Bangladesh integrates the C-802A on its Durjoy-class fast attack craft and Jiangwei II frigates as the primary anti-ship weapon for Bay of Bengal sea denial operations.
Technical Specifications
| range | 120 km |
|---|---|
| speed | Mach 0.9 |
| length | 6.39 m |
| warhead | 165 kg semi-armor piercing |
| diameter | 360 mm |
| guidance | Inertial + active radar terminal |
| launch_weight | 715 kg |
| flight_profile | Sea-skimming at 5-7 m altitude |
Operators
- Bangladesh
- China
- Iran
- Pakistan
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