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Ra'ad (anti-ship missile)larger figure on 3 of 3
YJ-8larger figure on 0 of 3
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Measured figures
Length
Single source7.36 metres[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Ra'ad (anti-ship missile) | YJ-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Mach 0.8 - 1.0[source] | ≈ Mach 0.9[source] |
| Type | Anti-ship cruise missile[source] | Anti-ship missiles[source] |
| Place of origin | Iran[source] | China[source] |
| In service | 2007–present[source] | early 1990s to present |
5.81 m (19.1 ft)[source]
Warhead weight
Single source512 kg[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Used by | Iran[source] | China[source] |
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| Manufacturer | Iran Aviation Industries Organization[source] | China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation[source] |
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| Engine | Solid-propellant booster[source] | Rocket motor[source] |
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| Propellant | Turbo-jet engine[source] | Solid fuel[source] |
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| Flight altitude | Sea-skimming 30 - 50 meters[source] | 5–7 m (16–23 ft)[source] |
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| Launch platform | Mobile Ground and Sea Launch-able[source] | Aerial, naval and land-based[source] |
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| Wars | — | Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | US$ 0.78 million[source] |
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| Produced | — | Late 1980s to present (export)[source] |
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| Warhead | — | 165 kg (364 lb)[source] |
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| Guidance system | — | Inertial navigation / active radar homing terminal guidance[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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