The People's Liberation Army has released the details of two anti-ship cruise missiles — the C-602 and C-802A — designed to sink warships with displacement above 3,000 tonnes, reports national broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV).

Both cruise missiles are designed by the China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation. Guan Shiyi, an expert from the corporation, said the missiles can skim at low altitudes above the sea surface, making it very difficult to detect on radar.

The Chinese government has not sponsored the domestic development of the missile, Guan said. The China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation had to spend its own resources developing the missiles.

Guan said that C-602 and C-802A both hit their targets with precision during trials. The C-802, China's first-generation cruise missile, was displayed during a military parade in 1984 to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the People's Republic of China. Liu Qingmei, another expert from the China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation, said the C-802 has been exported to various nations.