The C801 Ying-ji (Eagle Strike) is a Chinese inertial cruise anti-ship missile first seen in 1984, with active radar homing to a range of 40 km at a sea-skimming flight speed of 0.9 Mach. They carry a 165 kg warhead. Research C801 Ying-ji
ES5G is a Chinese modified Romeo Class of submarine. The vessels have a displacement of 1650 tons surfaced, and carry a complement of 54 crew, including ten officers. The vessels have a top speed of 15 knots surfaced and are armed with six C801 Ying-ji (Eagle Strike) anti-ship missiles in three launchers either side of the fin; eight 21 inch torpedo tubes, six bow and two stern tubes taking the Soviet Type 53 dual purpose torpedo. Twenty mines may be carried in place of torpedoes. Research ES5G
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