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Missile ForcesChina

YJ-12B

Coastal defense missile systemFielded 2015Pending verification
Missile ForcesCHN
Missile length 16.35 m
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System
TypeCoastal defense missile system
Date of introduction2015
ProliferationOrigin country only
Configuration10x8Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length16.35 m54 ftMed[1]
Flight performance
EngineDeutzMed[1]
Thrust / power544 hpMed[1]
Protection
ArmorProtection from small arms and shell splintersMed[1]
Payload and range
Payload42,500 kg93,696 lbMed[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
YJ-12BArmament
Med[1]
YJ-12 MissileSupersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
Med[1]
Range
500 km311 mi · 270 nmi
Type
Supersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
Guidance
Inertial with active radar homing
Warhead
HE-FRAG
Speed
Mach 3
Length
6.3 m
Summary

The YJ-12B is a new China's coastal defense missile system. Its images first emerged in 2018.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
China
Sources
  1. YJ-12B Chinese Coastal Defense Missile System, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import