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DF-12

DF-12

Tactical Ballistic Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
DF-12
Designation
DF-12
Alternate Designation
M-20
Equipment Type
Tactical Ballistic Missiles
Manufacturer
Date of Introduction
2013
Description

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Dong Feng 12 (DF-12), also known as M-20, is a tactical ballistic missile system designed to hit targets at ranges between 100 and 280 kilometers with a circular error probable (CEP) of 30 meters. The weapon system consists on one 8x8 truck system carrying two DF-12 missiles inside canisters which also serve as launch pad. The missile guidance system combines inertial navigation system and BeiDou satellite navigation. Some reports suggest that the actual maximum range of the DF-12 missile is 400 kilometers. The PLA deployed the DF-12 tactical missile system beginning in 2013 and offered the weapon system for the export market as the M-20 starting in November 2016.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range 280.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group Tactical Ballistic Missiles
Status Active
Also Known As M-20
Origin China
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2013
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Performance — CEP 30 meter
Performance — Max Range 280 kilometer
Performance — Min Range 100 kilometer
Details
Country of Origin China
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
China
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