it's a great sign that we are opting to get tot for this kind of platform. but for c-704 itself I have some misgivings. I think it's time our c-704 launching platforms (f-7bg/bgi, durjoy-class lpc and some fac) to get up to date with c-705 and we should opt out for tot of c-705 instead. c-705 is a direct development of c-704 with latest technology, a more potent engine and extended range. I'm providing some specification below:
Official information on the C-704, released at the sixth
Zhuhai airshow in 2006:
Warhead: 130 kg
Speed: high
subsonic
Range: 35 km
Cruise altitude: 15–20 metres
Developer:
China Aviation Industry Corporation
Kill probability: > 97.7%
C-705
At the 7th
Zhuhai Airshow, another member of the C-70X series is shown to the public. Designated as the C-705, the missile is a direct development of the C-704, yet externally, the new C-705 missile resembles a miniaturized
C-602. Major improvements concentrated in following areas: configuration, propulsion, warhead and guidance. The original rocket engine of the C-704 was replaced with a larger one, plus addition of turbojet engine and retractable wings, increasing the range to 140 km. Developers claimed that the modular design of the new engine had the option to provide a second stage to further increase the range to 170 km, but the second stage was not shown at the airshow.
The warhead is reduced to 110 kg, but the adaption of HVTD-H high-explosive directional warhead enabled the missile to effectively neutralize targets size up to 1,500 tons. Several seekers has already been developed for the C-705, including radar, TV and IR. For mid-course guidance,
GPS or
GLONASS are used, though the sample shown at the 2008 airshow is only compatible with
GPS due to export purpose. Developer claimed that domestic Chinese satellite navigational can also be used. Currently Indonesia is planning on licensed/joint manufacturing the C-705 and installed them on Indonesian design and built KCR type fast attack craft.
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Specifications:
Weight: 320 kg
Warhead: 110 to 130 kg
Range: 140 km to 170 km
Engine: small turbojet engine plus solid rocket booster
Seeker: radar, TV, or IR
Cruise altitude: 12.15 meter (lowest)
Target size: ships up to 1,500 to 3,000 tons
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Launching platform: aircraft, surface vessels, and land vehicles
Kill probability: > 95.7%
if we can get tot for this and manufacture/assemble them in BD it would serve as our stepping stone for an indigenous missile technology development in future. And, IMO we should also look for c-802 tot!!!
