YJ-12
Anti-ship cruise missile From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The YJ-12 (Chinese: 鹰击-12; pinyin: yīngjī-12; lit. 'Eagle Strike 12') is a Chinese supersonic anti-ship cruise missile[4][5] manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC).[6]
| YJ-12 | |
|---|---|
YJ-12A anti-ship missile launcher | |
| Type | Anti-ship cruise missile |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| In service | c.2011–present |
| Used by | |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) |
| Specifications | |
| Warhead | 205–500 kg (452–1,102 lb)[1][2] |
| Engine | integrated ramjet/booster propulsion system[3] |
Operational range | 250–270 nmi (290–310 mi; 460–500 km) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.5 to 4 |
Guidance system | BeiDou satellite navigation with mid-course updates, terminal active radar homing |
Launch platform |
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Description
The YJ-12 resembles a lengthened Kh-31-type missile.[3] According to the United States, the air-launched (YJ-12) and ship-launched (YJ-12A) variants have 270 nmi (310 mi; 500 km) ranges.[4][5] Speeds of Mach 2.5[3] to 4[1] have been reported. The YJ-12 may perform evasive maneuvers to avoid anti-missile threats.[7]
According to War on the Rocks, a ship has 45 seconds to engage a YJ-12 after sea-skimming missile appears over the horizon and is detected. In 2014, the United States Navy (USN) intended to counter air-launched YJ-12 saturation attacks by destroying Chinese strike aircraft at long range before the missiles are launched; the tactic relies on Cooperative Engagement Capability.[8]
Development
In August 2000, the Chinese unveiled a model of an air-launched missile labeled as the YJ-91, resembling the French Air-Sol Moyenne Portée. Later, a similar-looking missile was seen that may have been designated as the YJ-12. The YJ-91 designation ultimately went to the Chinese development of the Russian Kh-31.[9]
The YJ-12 appeared at the 2015 China Victory Day Parade,[10] indicating that the missile had entered active service since all weapons showcased during the parade are actively inducted prior to the parade.[11]
The YJ-12A was reportedly in development in 2014.[9] The YJ-12A entered service around 2020 aboard refitted Type 051B and Sovremenny-class destroyers of the People Liberation Army Navy.[12]
The YJ-12B was reportedly deployed to the Spratly Islands around April 2018.[13] They may cover the southern half of the South China Sea when based on three largest Chinese-controlled islands.[14]
Variants
- YJ-12
- Air-launched variant with a 270 nmi (310 mi; 500 km) range.[5]
- YJ-12A
- Ship-launched variant with a 270 nmi (310 mi; 500 km) range.[4]
- YJ-12B
- Land-based variant with a 250 nmi (290 mi; 460 km) range.[14]
- CM-302
- Export variant. According to the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation, it is an anti-ship and land-attack missile with a 280 km (170 mi; 150 nmi) range, a 250 kg (550 lb) warhead, and launched from air, land, and naval platforms The missile uses BeiDou satellite navigation, with active radar terminal guidance; the target may be updated by data-link.[15]
Operators
Current operators
- Algerian National Navy, CM-302 (land-based)[16]
- Pakistan Navy, CM-302 (ship-launched)[17]
See also
Related development
Comparable missiles
- 3M-54 Klub – (Russia)
- BrahMos – (Russia, India)
- P-800 Oniks – (Russia)
- Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon – (France, Italy, United Kingdom)
- ASM-3 – (Japan)
- Yun Feng – (Taiwan)
References
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