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YJ-12

CASIC · Air-to-Surface · China · Digital Age (2010–present)

YJ-12 — Air-to-Surface
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The YJ-12 is a Chinese supersonic anti-ship cruise missile manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC).

Specifications

Category
Missiles
Sub-Category
ASM
Domain
Defence
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
China
Manufacturer
CASIC
Operator
China
Primary Role
Air-to-Surface
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2015
Propulsion
Ramjet
Engine
Ramjet
Thrust / Power
None (ramjet)
Launch
Air-launched
Length (ft)
19.7
Wingspan (ft)
4.9
Empty Weight (lb)
2200
MTOW (lb)
4409
Payload (lb)
660
Endurance (hr)
0.08
Service Ceiling (ft)
40000
Range (mi)
250
Max Speed (mph)
3068
Max Speed (Mach)
4
Armament
Blast-fragmentation