YJ-12
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The YJ-12 (Chinese: 鹰击-12; pinyin: yīngjī-12; lit. 'Eagle Strike 12') is a Chinese supersonic anti-ship cruise missile.
Anti-ship cruise missile
| YJ-12 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-ship cruise missile |
| Place of origin | People's Republic of China |
| Service history | |
| In service | ~2011-present |
| Used by | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Specifications | |
| Warhead | 205–500 kg (452–1,102 lb)[1][2] |
| Engine | integrated ramjet/booster propulsion system[3] |
Operational range | 250–400 km (160–250 mi; 130–220 nmi)[3][1] |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4[1] |
Guidance system | Terminal guidance |
Launch platform | |