B-611

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Chinese short-ranged ballistic missile

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FieldValue
nameB-611
image_size300
typeShort-range ballistic missile
originChina
is_missileyes
used_bySee
manufacturerChina Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC)
detonationProximity / impact
engineSolid fuel rocket motor
vehicle_range150 -
guidanceInertial and optical guidance systems
propellantSolid fuel
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Development

The B-611 development began development in 1995, and first shown in 2004. A newer variant was shown in late 2006.

The B-611 was licensed to produce in Turkey, and further developed into the J-600T Yıldırım and Bora missiles.

Variants

B611

Basic variant, with a range of 250 - and a 500 kg warhead.

B611M

Upgraded variant of the B-611, with a 480 kg warhead and a range of 80 -.

B611MR

The B611MR is a semi-ballistic surface-launched anti-radiation missile first advertised in 2014. It uses GPS-inertial guidance and wideband passive radar. The missile is capable of flying flattened trajectory and performing pre-programmed maneuvers to reduce the chance of interception.

P-12

The P-12 is a variant of the B-611. The P-12 has longer strakes, and is believed to be lighter than the B-611 and carry a 300 kg HE fragmentation or blast warhead.

A pair of the missiles may be carried inside a 6×6 wheeled vehicle.

The P-12 was first shown at the 2006 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition.

BP-12

The BP-12 is a variant that has satellite guidance, and is considered the first member of the family to branch out from the B-611.

BP-12A

The BP-12A is similar to the Type 631, with an estimated range of 300 - and a 480 kg warhead. The missile can be integrated into the SY-400 missile launcher.

BP-12B

Latest variant, exhibited at the 2016 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition. It uses radar or infrared homing and can hit slow moving targets like ships.

SY-400

In the 2008 Zhuhai Airshow, China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) revealed its first MLRS design, SY-400. The SY-400 rocket was developed from the B-611 ballistic missile, but with a smaller size and a caliber of 400 mm. The BP-12A tactical ballistic missile was presented as an optional armament. In the 2014 Zhuhai Airshow, the CASIC unveiled the SY-300 MLRS, a 300 mm variant of the SY-400.

The SY-400 tactical ballistic missile system is modular. It can carry either eight 400 mm SY-400 rockets with a range of 180 km, two BP-12A tactical ballistic missiles with a range of 400 km, or twelve 300 mm rockets. As a low-cost alternative to more expensive ballistic missiles, the accuracy of SY-400 is increased by adding satellite positioning to correct the inertial navigation (INS) guidance. According to the developer, the accuracy can be further improved if military grade satellite signals are used instead of the civilian GPS. Another feature of SY-400 is that it shares the same launching vehicle and fire control system of BP-12A ballistic missile, thus simplifying logistics.

Turkish derivatives

Bora

J-600T Yıldırım

Operators

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Current operators

References

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