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YJ-12
CASIC · Air-to-Surface · China · Digital Age (2010–present)
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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