OVERVIEW:  The C-801A (YJ-8A, CSS-N-4 SARDINE) battalion is a  mobile, short-range, subsonic, solid fuel, active I-Band radar, anti-ship missile

DETAILS:  After target acquisition by the I-band Type 352/SQUARE TIE surface search radar, the missile is fed range and bearing data.  After the initial boost, the missile climbs to approximately 50meters and approaches the target area using inertial navigation.  At an unknown distance from the projected target position, the missile activates its I-band radar.  After acquiring a target, the missile descends to approximately 6 meters and enters the terminal attack phase. 


Specifications:
Acqusition Range (Type 353)	70nm
Speed:				 0.9 mach 
Range:				4.5-23 nm (9.3-42.6 km)

NOTES: IOC 1985 (approx). The C-801A is the wing-folding variant of the YJ-8. 

SOURCES: Jane's Weapon Systems Vol 3: Naval, "CSS-N-4 'Sardine' (YJ-8/YJ-8A/C-801); CSS-N-8 'Saccade' (YJ-82/YJ-83/C-802/C-802A/Noor/Ghader)", 25 June 2013
