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 (CASIC). 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 (CPMIEC) at the 2004 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition.

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

Current operators

 * Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran: C-701, Kowsar (patrol boats, shore batteries. )
 * People's Liberation Army Navy: YJ-7 (Harbin Z-8 and Z-9C helicopters)
 * People's Liberation Army Navy: YJ-7 (Harbin Z-8 and Z-9C helicopters)
 * People's Liberation Army Navy: YJ-7 (Harbin Z-8 and Z-9C helicopters)