YJ-15
Chinese anti-ship cruise missile
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The YJ-15 (Chinese: 鹰击-15; pinyin: Yīngjī-Yāowǔ; lit. 'eagle strike 15') is a supersonic anti-ship cruise missile powered by ramjet engines.[2]
PlaceoforiginChina
Inservicec.2025–present
| YJ-15 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-ship cruise missile Land-attack cruise missile Air-launched cruise missile |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| In service | c.2025–present |
| Used by | |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) |
| Specifications | |
| Engine | ramjet engine with a four-inlet air-breathing design |
Operational range | 1,200–1,800 km (750–1,120 mi; 650–970 nmi)[1] |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5[1] |
Guidance system | BeiDou satellite navigation with mid-course updates, terminal active radar homing |
Launch platform |
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History
The missile was first observed during the preparation of the 2025 China Victory Day Parade in August 2025. The missile was officially revealed at the Parade on 3 September 2025.[3][4]
Design
The YJ-15 is a supersonic anti-ship cruise missile powered by ramjet engines. The YJ-15 missile appears to be based on the YJ-12 supersonic anti-ship missile, which was already operational with the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).[5][6][7][8] The YJ-15 has a four-inlet design for its air-breathing engine.[9]