YJ-15 Missile

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YJ-15 Anti-Ship Missile – Chinese Naval Strike Weapon

The YJ-15 missile is a cutting-edge Chinese naval weapon designed to extend maritime strike capabilities and counter modern naval threats. Developed by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), the YJ-15 represents China’s most advanced supersonic anti-ship missile system in operational service. It was developed to enhance the strike reach of China’s aircraft carriers, surface ships, and long-range maritime strike platforms.

Primarily designed as an air-launched and ship-launched anti-ship missile, the YJ-15 features a solid-fuel booster and turbojet sustainer, enabling it to reach speeds approaching Mach 2.5. With a range exceeding 200 nautical miles (370 km), the missile is capable of engaging high-value naval targets at considerable distances while maintaining precision strike capabilities. Its active radar homing guidance system allows for autonomous targeting in contested maritime environments, making it highly effective against modern warships.

Operational deployment includes compatibility with China’s Shandong-class and Liaoning-class aircraft carriers, Su-30MKK and J-15 fighter jets, and other surface platforms. The YJ-15’s design incorporates advanced electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM) to improve survivability against modern naval defense systems. The missile’s high-explosive warhead ensures significant damage upon impact, enhancing its deterrence value.

Its technological sophistication, long operational range, and versatility make the YJ-15 a cornerstone of China’s anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) strategy in the Asia-Pacific region. With proven operational capability, it exemplifies modern naval missile development and continues to influence global naval strategy.

YJ-15 Missile Price

The YJ-15 missile is primarily deployed within China’s naval forces and is not commercially available for U.S. procurement. Exact pricing for similar Western anti-ship missile systems ranges between $1–3 million per unit, depending on platform integration and payload configuration.