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The '''B-611''' is a Chinese [[solid-fuel rocket|solid-fuelled]] [[short-range ballistic missile]] (SRBM) developed by [[China Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation]] (CPMIEC).<ref name="Lennox_2006-12">{{cite news |last=Lennox |first=Duncan |date=18 December 2006 |title=China unveils B-611 short-range ballistic missile |url=http://www.janes.com/defence/news/jdw/jdw061218_1_n.shtml |work=Jane's Strategic Weapon Systems |access-date=26 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080226011945/http://www.janes.com/defence/news/jdw/jdw061218_1_n.shtml |archive-date=26 February 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> The missile has a maximum range of {{cvt|150|-|400|km}}.<ref name="Wezeman_2011-07">{{cite report |last=Wezeman |first=Pieter D. |date=July 2011 |title=Conventional strategic military capabilities in the Middle East |url=https://www.sipri.org/sites/default/files/2016-03/Conventional-strategic-military-capabilities-in-the-Middle-East.pdf |publisher=EU Non-Proliferation Consortium |page=10 |access-date=29 October 2016}}</ref><ref name="Lin&Singer" /><ref name="Kopp" />


The B-611 development began development in 1995,<ref name="Lennox_2006-12"/> and first shown in 2004.<ref name="janes_2006-12">{{cite news |last=Lennox |first=Duncan |date=27 October 2011|title=Project J (Yildirim, J-600T) (Turkey), Offensive weapons |url=http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Strategic-Weapon-Systems/Project-J-Yildirim-J-600T-Turkey.html |work=Jane's Strategic Weapon Systems|access-date=26 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130123122814/http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Strategic-Weapon-Systems/Project-J-Yildirim-J-600T-Turkey.html |archive-date=23 January 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> A newer variant was shown in late 2006.<ref name="Lennox_2006-12"/>
The '''B-611''' is a Chinese [[Solid-fuel rocket|solid-fuelled]] [[short-range ballistic missile]] (SRBM) developed by [[China Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation]] (CPMIEC).<ref name="Lennox_2006-12">{{cite web |first=Duncan |last=Lennox |title=China unveils B-611 short-range ballistic missile |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080226011945/http://www.janes.com/defence/news/jdw/jdw061218_1_n.shtml |archive-date= 26 February 2008 |url= http://www.janes.com/defence/news/jdw/jdw061218_1_n.shtml |date=18 December 2006 |publisher=Jane's }}</ref> The missile has a maximum range of 150–400&nbsp;km.<ref name="Wezeman_2011-07">{{Cite report |last1=Wezeman |first1=Pieter D. |date=July 2011 |title=Conventional strategic military capabilities in the Middle East |url=https://www.sipri.org/sites/default/files/2016-03/Conventional-strategic-military-capabilities-in-the-Middle-East.pdf |page=10 |publisher=EU Non-Proliferation Consortium |access-date=29 October 2016}}</ref><ref name="popsci.com"/><ref name="ausairpower.net"/>

The B-611 development began development in 1995,<ref name="Lennox_2006-12"/> and first shown in 2004.<ref name="janes_2006-12">{{cite web |first=Duncan |last=Lennox |title=Project J (Yildirim, J-600T) (Turkey), Offensive weapons |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130123122814/http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Strategic-Weapon-Systems/Project-J-Yildirim-J-600T-Turkey.html |archive-date=23 January 2013 |url=http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Strategic-Weapon-Systems/Project-J-Yildirim-J-600T-Turkey.html |date=2009 |publisher=Jane's }}</ref> A newer variant was shown in late 2006.<ref name="Lennox_2006-12"/>


The B-611 was sold to Turkey;<ref name="Wezeman_2011-07"/> via technology transfer. Further developed into [[J-600T Yıldırım]] and [[Bora (missile)]].<ref name="Meick_2014-06">{{Cite report |last1=Meick |first1=Ethan |date=16 June 2014 |title=China's Reported Ballistic Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia: Background and Potential Implications |url=http://origin.www.uscc.gov/sites/default/files/Research/Staff%20Report_China's%20Reported%20Ballistic%20Missile%20Sale%20to%20Saudi%20Arabia_0.pdf |page=3 |publisher=[[United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission]] |access-date=29 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161208220530/http://origin.www.uscc.gov/sites/default/files/Research/Staff%20Report_China%27s%20Reported%20Ballistic%20Missile%20Sale%20to%20Saudi%20Arabia_0.pdf |archive-date=8 December 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
The B-611 was sold to Turkey<ref name="Wezeman_2011-07"/> via [[technology transfer]]. Further developed into the [[J-600T Yıldırım]] and [[Bora (missile)|Bora]] missiles.<ref name="Meick_2014-06">{{cite report |last=Meick |first=Ethan |date=16 June 2014 |title=China's Reported Ballistic Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia: Background and Potential Implications |url=http://origin.www.uscc.gov/sites/default/files/Research/Staff%20Report_China's%20Reported%20Ballistic%20Missile%20Sale%20to%20Saudi%20Arabia_0.pdf |publisher=[[United States–China Economic and Security Review Commission]] |page=3 |access-date=29 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161208220530/http://origin.www.uscc.gov/sites/default/files/Research/Staff%20Report_China%27s%20Reported%20Ballistic%20Missile%20Sale%20to%20Saudi%20Arabia_0.pdf |archive-date=8 December 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Variants==
==Variants==


===B611===
===B611===
Basic variant, with a range of 250–280&nbsp;km and a 500&nbsp;kg warhead.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-PLA-Ballistic-Missiles.html#mozTocId765047|title=PLA Ballistic Missiles|first=O'Connor|last=Sean|date=31 August 2010|website=Ausairpower.net|pages=1|access-date=3 August 2018}}</ref>
Basic variant, with a range of {{cvt|250|-|280|km}} and a {{cvt|500|kg}} [[warhead]].<ref name="GlobalSecurity" /><ref>{{cite report|last=O'Connor|first=Sean|date=August 2010|chapter=B-611 / B-611M / J-600 / P-12 / CSS-11|chapter-url=http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-PLA-Ballistic-Missiles.html#mozTocId765047|title=PLA Ballistic Missiles|id=APA-TR-2010-0802|via=[[Air Power Australia]]|access-date=3 August 2018}}</ref>


====B611M====
====B611M====
Upgraded variant of the B-611, with a 480&nbsp;kg warhead and a range between 80–260&nbsp;km.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armyrecognition.com/idet_2015_news_official_online_show_daily_coverage/china_presents_latest_technologies_of_air_defense_missile_systems_at_idet_2015_in_czech_republic_20051510.html|title=China presents latest technologies of air defense missile systems at IDET 2015 in Czech Republic 20051510 - IDET 2015 News Official Online Show Daily Coverage - Defence security military exhibition 2015|last=Administrator|website=Armyrecognition.com|access-date=3 August 2018}}</ref>
Upgraded variant of the B-611, with a {{cvt|480|kg}} warhead and a range of {{cvt|80|-|260|km}}.<ref>{{cite web|date=20 May 2015|title=China presents latest technologies of air defense missile systems at IDET 2015 in Czech Republic 20051510 |url=http://www.armyrecognition.com/idet_2015_news_official_online_show_daily_coverage/china_presents_latest_technologies_of_air_defense_missile_systems_at_idet_2015_in_czech_republic_20051510.html|website=Army Recognition|access-date=3 August 2018}}</ref>


====B611MR====
====B611MR====
The '''B611MR''' is a semi-ballistic surface-launched [[anti-radar 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.<ref name="Sweetman_2014-11-12">{{cite web |first=Sweetman |last=Bill |title=New Weapons Unveiled At Airshow China |url=http://aviationweek.com/defense/new-weapons-unveiled-airshow-china |date=12 Nov 2014 |website=AviationWeek.com |access-date=30 October 2016}}</ref>
The B611MR is a semi-ballistic surface-launched [[anti-radiation missile]] first advertised in 2014. It uses [[Global Positioning System|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.<ref name="Sweetman_2014-11-12">{{cite news |last=Bill |first=Sweetman |author-link=Bill Sweetman |date=12 November 2014 |title=New Weapons Unveiled At Airshow China |url=http://aviationweek.com/defense/new-weapons-unveiled-airshow-china |work=AWIN First |access-date=30 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017161923/http://aviationweek.com/defense/new-weapons-unveiled-airshow-china|archive-date=17 October 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===P-12===
===P-12===
The '''P-12''' is a variant of the B-611. The P-12 has a longer strake,{{clarify|date=December 2016}} and is believed to be lighter than the B-611 and carry a 300&nbsp;kg HE fragmentation or blast warhead.<ref name="Lennox_2006-12"/>
The P-12 is a variant of the B-611. The P-12 has a longer strake,{{clarify|date=December 2016}} and is believed to be lighter than the B-611 and carry a {{cvt|300|kg}} HE fragmentation or blast warhead.<ref name="Lennox_2006-12" />


A pair of the missiles may be carried inside a 6 x 6 wheeled vehicle.<ref name="Lennox_2006-12"/>
A pair of the missiles may be carried inside a [[six-wheel drive|6×6]] wheeled vehicle.<ref name="Lennox_2006-12" />


The P-12 was first shown at the 2006 [[China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition]].<ref name="Lennox_2006-12"/>
The P-12 was first shown at the 2006 [[China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition]].<ref name="Lennox_2006-12" />


====BP-12====
====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.<ref name="auto"/>
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.<ref name="GlobalSecurity" />


====BP-12A====
====BP-12A====
The BP-12A is similar to the Type 631, with an estimated range of 300–400&nbsp;km and a 480&nbsp;kg warhead. The missile can be integrated into the SY-400 missile launcher.<ref name="popsci.com"/><ref name="ausairpower.net"/>
The BP-12A is similar to the Type 631, with an estimated range of {{cvt|300|-|400|km}} and a {{cvt|480|kg}} warhead. The missile can be integrated into the SY-400 missile launcher.<ref name="Lin&Singer" /><ref name="Kopp" />


====CM-401====
====CM-401====
CM-401 is an hypersonic [[anti-ship ballistic missile]] developed by CASIC, with a range of up to 290&nbsp;km and terminal [[active radar homing]] guidance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/article/84372/airshow-china-2018-casic-unveils-cm-401-anti-ship-missile-system|title=Airshow China 2018: CASIC unveils CM-401 anti-ship missile system {{!}} Jane's 360|website=www.janes.com|access-date=2019-02-04}}</ref>
CM-401 is a hypersonic [[anti-ship ballistic missile]] developed by the [[China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation]] (CASIC), with a range of up to {{cvt|290|km}} and terminal [[active radar homing]] guidance.<ref>{{cite web|last=Novichkov |first=Nikolai |date=8 November 2018|title=Airshow China 2018: CASIC unveils CM-401 anti-ship missile system|url=https://www.janes.com/article/84372/airshow-china-2018-casic-unveils-cm-401-anti-ship-missile-system |website=Jane's 360|access-date=2019-02-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181108224851/https://www.janes.com/article/84372/airshow-china-2018-casic-unveils-cm-401-anti-ship-missile-system|archive-date=2018-11-08|url-status=dead}}</ref>


====BP-12B====
====BP-12B====
Latest variant, exhibited at the 2016 Zhuhai Airshow.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.6park.com/index.php?act=wapnewsContent&nid=198467|title=留园网[美国]:海外华人的网络家园-海外中文第一站-6park.com|website=m.6park.com|access-date=3 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://i.guancha.cn/news/2016/11/03/20161103112729724.jpg |title=News |website=i.guancha.cn |format=JPG}}</ref> It uses radar or infrared guidance and can hit slow moving targets like ships ([[anti-ship ballistic missile]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://trishul-trident.blogspot.com/2018/11/airshow-china-2018-highlights.html|title = TRISHUL: Airshow China 2018 Expo Highlights-1|date = 9 November 2018}}</ref>
Latest variant, exhibited at the 2016 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition.<ref>{{cite web|last=Liang|first=Fulong|date=3 November 2016|title=珠海航展2016：观察者小编带你看看部分地面装备和导弹|url=http://www.guancha.cn/military-affairs/2016_11_03_379318_3.shtml |website=[[Guancha]] |language=zh|page=3|access-date=26 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106145719/http://www.guancha.cn/military-affairs/2016_11_03_379318_3.shtml|archive-date=6 November 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> It uses radar or [[infrared homing]] and can hit slow moving targets like ships.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sengupta|first=Prasun K.|date=9 November 2018|title=Airshow China 2018 Expo Highlights-1|url=http://trishul-trident.blogspot.com/2018/11/airshow-china-2018-highlights.html|website=TRISHUL|access-date=26 April 2023|via=[[Blogger (service)|Blogger]]}}</ref>


===SY-300===
===SY-300===
{{Further|Weishi Rockets}}
SY-300 is a development of WS-2/3, with SY standing for Shen Ying (神鹰 meaning Divine Eagle), designed after the 4th Academy and the 9th Academy of [[China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation]] (CASC) were merged to form a new 4th Academy. The main difference between the SY300 and its WS-2/3 predecessor is that for WS-2/3, the control section of the forward control surfaces and the warhead are integrated into a single unit, but they are separated in SY-300. This design difference enables the guidance system of SY300 to be rapidly changed in the field by soldiers, by simply replacing the guidance system with a dummy weight, when SY-300 needs to be used as an unguided rocket.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.qq.com/a/20121116/001671.htm|title=没能装备解放军的出口利器：SY300制导火箭炮|website=QQ.com|publisher=[[Tencent]]|language=zh|date=2012-11-16|access-date=2012-11-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120044030/http://news.qq.com/a/20121116/001671.htm|archive-date=2012-11-20|url-status=dead}}</ref> Each vehicle can carry either six or twelve SY300 rockets.
SY-300 is a development of WS-2/3, with SY standing for Shen Ying (神鹰 meaning 'Divine Eagle'), designed after the 4th Academy and the 9th Academy of the [[China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation]] (CASC) were merged to form a new 4th Academy. The main difference between the SY-300 and its WS-2/3 predecessor is that for WS-2/3, the control section of the forward control surfaces and the warhead are integrated into a single unit, but they are separated in SY-300. This design difference enables the guidance system of SY-300 to be rapidly changed in the field by soldiers, by simply replacing the guidance system with a dummy weight, when SY-300 needs to be used as an unguided rocket.<ref>{{cite news|date=2012-11-16|title=没能装备解放军的出口利器：SY300制导火箭炮|url=http://news.qq.com/a/20121116/001671.htm|website=Tencent News|language=zh|access-date=2012-11-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120044030/http://news.qq.com/a/20121116/001671.htm|archive-date=2012-11-20|url-status=dead}}</ref> Each vehicle can carry either six or twelve SY-300 rockets.


====SY-400====
====SY-400====
SY-400 is a further development of SY-300, that can carry either two short-range ballistic missiles [[BP-12A]] with range of 400&nbsp;km or eight 400mm rockets.<ref name="popsci.com1">{{cite web|url=https://www.popsci.com/blog-network/eastern-arsenal/sy-400-guided-rocket-makes-tv-debut|title=SY-400 Guided Rocket Makes TV Debut|website=Popsci.com|date=18 September 2014|access-date=3 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htart/20180108.aspx|title=Artillery: The Ballistic Missiles Of Arabia|website=Strategypage.com|access-date=3 August 2018}}</ref> As a low cost alternative to more expensive ballistic missiles, the accuracy of SY400 is increased by adding GPS to correct the cascade inertial navigational guidance, and according to the developer, the accuracy can be further improved if military grade GPS signals are used to replacing the existing civilian GPS signal. Another feature of SY-400 is that it shares the same launching vehicle and fire control system of [[B-611#BP-12A|BP-12A ballistic missile]], thus simplifying logistics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://war.163.com/10/1119/09/6LRGIR5N00011MTO.html|title=[独家专访&#93;SY400战术导弹最大射程180公里_网易新闻中心|website=War.163.com|date=2010-11-19|access-date=2017-11-29}}</ref><ref name="popsci.com1"/>
SY-400 is a further development of SY-300 that can carry either two BP-12A short-range ballistic missiles with a range of {{cvt|400|km}} or eight 400&nbsp;mm rockets.<ref name="Lin&Singer">{{cite magazine|last1=Lin|first1=Jeffrey|last2=Singer|first2=P. W. |author-link2=P. W. Singer|date=18 September 2014|title=SY-400 Guided Rocket Makes TV Debut|url=https://www.popsci.com/blog-network/eastern-arsenal/sy-400-guided-rocket-makes-tv-debut/|magazine=[[Popular Science]]|access-date=3 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=8 January 2018|title=Artillery: The Ballistic Missiles Of Arabia|url=https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htart/20180108.aspx|website=StrategyPage|access-date=3 August 2018}}</ref> It was briefly displayed for the first time at the 2008 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition.<ref name="Lin&Singer" /> As a low cost alternative to more expensive ballistic missiles, the accuracy of SY-400 is increased by adding GPS to correct the cascade inertial navigational guidance, and according to the developer, the accuracy can be further improved if military grade GPS signals are used to replacing the existing civilian GPS signal. 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.<ref>{{cite web|date=2010-11-19|title=[独家专访&#93;SY400战术导弹最大射程180公里|url=http://war.163.com/10/1119/09/6LRGIR5N00011MTO.html|website=NetEase Military|language=zh |access-date=2017-11-29}}</ref><ref name="Lin&Singer" />

====Bora====
{{Further|Bora (missile)}}

====J-600T Yıldırım====
{{Further|J-600T Yıldırım}}


==Operators==
==Operators==
[[File:B-611 operators.png|thumb|400px|Map with B-611 operators in blue]]
[[File:B-611 operators.png|thumb|upright=1.35|Map with B-611 operators in blue]]


===Current operators===
===Current operators===
*{{CHN}}
*{{CHN}}
*{{MYA}} : BP-12A([[Weishi Rockets|SY-400]])<ref>{{Cite web|last=Arms|first=China|date=April 9, 2020|title=Why Myanmar buys SY-400 short-range ballistic missiles from China?|url=https://www.china-arms.com/2020/04/sy400-ballistic-missile-to-myanmar/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020045005/https://www.china-arms.com/2020/04/sy400-ballistic-missile-to-myanmar/|archive-date=20 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/april_2020_news_defense_global_security_army_industry/myanmar_to_receive_first_batch_of_chinese_sy-400_short-range_ballistic_missiles.html|title=Myanmar to receive first batch of Chinese SY-400 short-range ballistic missiles|author=Army Recognition|access-date=6 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201105051136/https://www.armyrecognition.com/april_2020_news_defense_global_security_army_industry/myanmar_to_receive_first_batch_of_chinese_sy-400_short-range_ballistic_missiles.html|archive-date=5 November 2020|url-status=live|df=dmy-all|date=2020-11-05}}</ref>
*{{MYA}}: BP-12A (SY-400)<ref>{{cite web|date=9 April 2020|title=Why Myanmar buys SY-400 short-range ballistic missiles from China?|url=https://www.china-arms.com/2020/04/sy400-ballistic-missile-to-myanmar/|website=China-Arms|access-date=26 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020045005/https://www.china-arms.com/2020/04/sy400-ballistic-missile-to-myanmar/|archive-date=20 October 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=6 April 2020|title=Myanmar to receive first batch of Chinese SY-400 short-range ballistic missiles|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/april_2020_news_defense_global_security_army_industry/myanmar_to_receive_first_batch_of_chinese_sy-400_short-range_ballistic_missiles.html|website=Army Recognition|access-date=6 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201105051136/https://www.armyrecognition.com/april_2020_news_defense_global_security_army_industry/myanmar_to_receive_first_batch_of_chinese_sy-400_short-range_ballistic_missiles.html|archive-date=5 November 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
*{{flag|Qatar}} : BP-12A<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mitzer |first1=Stijn |last2=Oliemans |first2=Joost |title=Qatar’s Purchase of BP-12A SRBMs: A Guppy Sprouts Teeth |url=https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2021/03/qatars-purchase-of-bp-12a-srbms-guppy.html |website=Oryx Blog |date=6 March 2021}}</ref>
*{{flag|Qatar}}: 8+ BP-12A (CH-SS-14 mod 2) as of 2022.<ref>{{cite book|author=International Institute for Strategic Studies|author-link=International Institute for Strategic Studies|editor-last=Hackett |editor-first=James |year=2023|title=The Military Balance 2023|location=London|publisher=Routledge|page=350|isbn=978-1-032-50895-5}}</ref> First publicly displayed at the 2017 [[Qatari National Day Parade]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mitzer |first1=Stijn |last2=Oliemans |first2=Joost |date=6 March 2021 |title=Qatar's Purchase of BP-12A SRBMs: A Guppy Sprouts Teeth |url=https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2021/03/qatars-purchase-of-bp-12a-srbms-guppy.html |website=[[Oryx (website)|Oryx]]|access-date=26 April 2023}}</ref>
*{{flag|Turkey}}: [[Bora (missile)|Bora]] and [[J-600T Yıldırım]] ballistic missiles developed through technology transfer from China.<ref name="Wezeman_2011-07"/><ref name="Meick_2014-06" />
*{{TUR}}


==See also==
==See also==
* [[DF-12]]
* [[DF-12]]
* [[Weishi Rockets]]
* [[J-600T Yıldırım]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:31, 20 April 2024

B-611
TypeShort-range ballistic missile
Place of originChina
Service history
Used bySee § Operators
Production history
ManufacturerChina Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation
Specifications
Detonation
mechanism
Proximity / impact
EngineSolid fuel rocket motor
PropellantSolid fuel
Operational
range
150–400 km (93–249 mi)[1][2][3]
Guidance
system
Inertial and optical guidance systems

The B-611 is a Chinese solid-fuelled short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) developed by China Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation (CPMIEC).[4] The missile has a maximum range of 150–400 km (93–249 mi).[5][2][3]

The B-611 development began development in 1995,[4] and first shown in 2004.[6] A newer variant was shown in late 2006.[4]

The B-611 was sold to Turkey[5] via technology transfer. Further developed into the J-600T Yıldırım and Bora missiles.[7]

Variants

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B611

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Basic variant, with a range of 250–280 km (160–170 mi) and a 500 kg (1,100 lb) warhead.[1][8]

B611M

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Upgraded variant of the B-611, with a 480 kg (1,060 lb) warhead and a range of 80–260 km (50–162 mi).[9]

B611MR

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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.[10]

P-12

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The P-12 is a variant of the B-611. The P-12 has a longer strake,[clarification needed] and is believed to be lighter than the B-611 and carry a 300 kg (660 lb) HE fragmentation or blast warhead.[4]

A pair of the missiles may be carried inside a 6×6 wheeled vehicle.[4]

The P-12 was first shown at the 2006 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition.[4]

BP-12

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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.[1]

BP-12A

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The BP-12A is similar to the Type 631, with an estimated range of 300–400 km (190–250 mi) and a 480 kg (1,060 lb) warhead. The missile can be integrated into the SY-400 missile launcher.[2][3]

CM-401

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CM-401 is a hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missile developed by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), with a range of up to 290 km (180 mi) and terminal active radar homing guidance.[11]

BP-12B

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Latest variant, exhibited at the 2016 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition.[12] It uses radar or infrared homing and can hit slow moving targets like ships.[13]

SY-300

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Further information: Weishi Rockets

SY-300 is a development of WS-2/3, with SY standing for Shen Ying (神鹰 meaning 'Divine Eagle'), designed after the 4th Academy and the 9th Academy of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) were merged to form a new 4th Academy. The main difference between the SY-300 and its WS-2/3 predecessor is that for WS-2/3, the control section of the forward control surfaces and the warhead are integrated into a single unit, but they are separated in SY-300. This design difference enables the guidance system of SY-300 to be rapidly changed in the field by soldiers, by simply replacing the guidance system with a dummy weight, when SY-300 needs to be used as an unguided rocket.[14] Each vehicle can carry either six or twelve SY-300 rockets.

SY-400

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SY-400 is a further development of SY-300 that can carry either two BP-12A short-range ballistic missiles with a range of 400 km (250 mi) or eight 400 mm rockets.[2][15] It was briefly displayed for the first time at the 2008 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition.[2] As a low cost alternative to more expensive ballistic missiles, the accuracy of SY-400 is increased by adding GPS to correct the cascade inertial navigational guidance, and according to the developer, the accuracy can be further improved if military grade GPS signals are used to replacing the existing civilian GPS signal. 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.[16][2]

Bora

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Further information: Bora (missile)

J-600T Yıldırım

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Further information: J-600T Yıldırım

Operators

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Map with B-611 operators in blue

Current operators

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "B-611 / BP-12A / Toros / Yildirim". GlobalSecurity.org. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Lin, Jeffrey; Singer, P. W. (18 September 2014). "SY-400 Guided Rocket Makes TV Debut". Popular Science. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  3. ^ a b c Kopp, Carlo (September 2011). "Post-Afghanistan Land Warfare Futures" (PDF). Defence Today. Vol. 9, no. 2. Strike Publications. pp. 2–6. ISSN 1447-0446. Retrieved 26 April 2023 – via Air Power Australia.
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  5. ^ a b c Wezeman, Pieter D. (July 2011). Conventional strategic military capabilities in the Middle East (PDF) (Report). EU Non-Proliferation Consortium. p. 10. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  6. ^ Lennox, Duncan (27 October 2011). "Project J (Yildirim, J-600T) (Turkey), Offensive weapons". Jane's Strategic Weapon Systems. Archived from the original on 23 January 2013. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  7. ^ a b Meick, Ethan (16 June 2014). China's Reported Ballistic Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia: Background and Potential Implications (PDF) (Report). United States–China Economic and Security Review Commission. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 December 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  8. ^ O'Connor, Sean (August 2010). "B-611 / B-611M / J-600 / P-12 / CSS-11". PLA Ballistic Missiles (Report). APA-TR-2010-0802. Retrieved 3 August 2018 – via Air Power Australia.
  9. ^ "China presents latest technologies of air defense missile systems at IDET 2015 in Czech Republic 20051510". Army Recognition. 20 May 2015. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  10. ^ Bill, Sweetman (12 November 2014). "New Weapons Unveiled At Airshow China". AWIN First. Archived from the original on 17 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  11. ^ Novichkov, Nikolai (8 November 2018). "Airshow China 2018: CASIC unveils CM-401 anti-ship missile system". Jane's 360. Archived from the original on 8 November 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
  12. ^ Liang, Fulong (3 November 2016). "珠海航展2016：观察者小编带你看看部分地面装备和导弹". Guancha (in Chinese). p. 3. Archived from the original on 6 November 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  13. ^ Sengupta, Prasun K. (9 November 2018). "Airshow China 2018 Expo Highlights-1". TRISHUL. Retrieved 26 April 2023 – via Blogger.
  14. ^ "没能装备解放军的出口利器：SY300制导火箭炮". Tencent News (in Chinese). 16 November 2012. Archived from the original on 20 November 2012. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
  15. ^ "Artillery: The Ballistic Missiles Of Arabia". StrategyPage. 8 January 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  16. ^ "[独家专访]SY400战术导弹最大射程180公里". NetEase Military (in Chinese). 19 November 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  17. ^ "Why Myanmar buys SY-400 short-range ballistic missiles from China?". China-Arms. 9 April 2020. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  18. ^ "Myanmar to receive first batch of Chinese SY-400 short-range ballistic missiles". Army Recognition. 6 April 2020. Archived from the original on 5 November 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  19. ^ International Institute for Strategic Studies (2023). Hackett, James (ed.). The Military Balance 2023. London: Routledge. p. 350. ISBN 978-1-032-50895-5.
  20. ^ Mitzer, Stijn; Oliemans, Joost (6 March 2021). "Qatar's Purchase of BP-12A SRBMs: A Guppy Sprouts Teeth". Oryx. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
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