YJ-12 ASM
YJ-12 ASM
Cruise Missiles
Basic Information
Name
YJ-12 ASM
Designation
YJ-12 ASM
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Cruise Missiles
Manufacturer
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation CASIC
Date of Introduction
2016
Description
The YJ-12 ASM is an air-to-surface standoff attack missile derived from the YJ-12 missile family and intended to hit land targets protected by sophisticated air defenses. A two-way data-link allowing re-targeting of missile while in-flight. The YJ-12 missile can be fitted with a variety of seekers depending on the target's profile. This heavyweight missile is carried by either the H-6K bomber (two of them) and the JH-7B (only one). It can reach a maximum speed of Mach 4, a maximum range of 400 kilometers carrying a 400/500 kg warhead. The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has deployed the YJ-12 land attack missile fitted with a radar seeker.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
4939.2 km/h
Range
400.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Cruise Missiles
Status
Active
Origin
China
Contractor
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation CASIC
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2016
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Mass — Warhead
500 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
400 kilometer
Speed — Top Speed
4 mach
Variants
Variant 1
YJ-12
Variant 2
CM-400AKG
Variant 3
YJ-12 ARM
Variant 4
YJ-12 ASM
Variant 5
YJ-12E
Variant 6
YJ-12B
Details
Country of Origin
China
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003099
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
China
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