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Revision as of 04:12, 19 June 2015
| YJ-12 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-ship cruise missile |
| Place of origin | People's Republic of China |
| Service history | |
| In service | Development |
| Used by | People's Republic of China |
| Specifications | |
Operational range | 250-400 km. |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.5-4 |
Launch platform | |
The YJ-12 (Chinese: 鹰击-12; pinyin: yingji-12; lit. 'eagle strike 12') is a Chinese supersonic anti-ship cruise missile.
Description
The YJ-12 is air-launched missile[1] that resembles a lengthened Kh-31.[2]
In a September 2014 article published in Joint Forces Quarterly, the missile was credited with a range of up to 250 km. and a speed of Mach 2.5.[2]
In February 2015, Li Li claimed the YJ-12 had a range of 400 km. and a speed of Mach 4 when launched at high altitude.[3]
A 2011 article in the United States Naval War College Review credited the "YJ-91/YJ-12" with a range of 400 km. and a 205 kg. high explosive warhead.,[4] compared to the 130 km. range of a Harpoon anti-ship missile. Furthermore, an aircraft could launch the "YJ-91/YJ-12" while still 230 km. beyond the range of the SM-2 and Sparrow anti-air missiles, which had ranges of less than 170 km.[5] Following up in 2014, Robert Haddick postulated that a saturation attack by YJ-12's fired at long range would be viable against United States carrier strike groups, even if the latter was upgraded with Cooperative Engagement Capability.[6]
It has been test-launched from Xian H-6 bombers.[7] Reportedly, they may also be launched from the Su-30MKK, the J-11, and the J-16.[8]
Development
In August 2000, the Chinese unveiled a model of an air-launched missile - labelled 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. Jane's reported that a YJ-12A was supposedly in development in 2004. The YJ-91 designation ultimately went to the Chinese development of the Russian Kh-31.[9] The YJ-12 ultimately resembled a lengthened Kh-31.[2]
See also
Related development
Comparable missiles
References
- ^ Dutton, Peter; Erickson, Andrew S.; Martinson, Ryan, eds. (February 2014). China's Near Seas Combat Capabilities (Report). China Maritime Studies. Vol. 11. United States Naval War College. p. 20. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ^ a b c Gormley, Dennis M.; Erickson, Andrew S.; Yuan, Jingdong (30 September 2014). "A Potent Vector: Assessing Chinese Cruise Missile Developments". Joint Forces Quarterly (75). National Defense University: 102. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ^ Renjie, Guo, ed. (4 February 2015). "China's anti-ship missiles YJ-12 and YJ-100 revealed". China Military Online. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- ^ Pradun: From Bottle Rockets to Lightning Bolts, p.14
- ^ Pradun: From Bottle Rockets to Lightning Bolts, p.25
- ^ Haddick, Robert (2 July 2014). "China's Most Dangerous Missile (So Far)". http://warontherocks.com/. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ United States Office of the Secretary of Defense (8 May 2015). Annual Report To Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China 2015 (PDF) (Report). p. 46. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
- ^ Fisher, Richard D. Jr. (12 January 2015). "Images suggest J-10Bs close to entering Chinese service". janes.com. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
- ^ "YJ-91/YJ-12 (China), Offensive weapons". janes.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2010. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
- Bibliography
- Pradun, Vitaliy O. (Spring 2011). "From Bottle Rockets to Lightning Bolts: China's Missile Revolution and PLA Strategy against U.S. Military Intervention". Naval War College Review. 64 (2). United States Naval War College. Retrieved 19 May 2015.