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B-611
TypeShort-range ballistic missile
Place of originChina
Service history
Used bySee § Operators
Production history
ManufacturerChina Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC)
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 Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC)[4] and exported via China Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation (CPMIEC).[5] The missile has a maximum range of 150–400 km (93–249 mi).[6][2][3]

Development

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The B-611 development began development in 1995,[5] and first shown in 2004.[7] A newer variant was shown in late 2006.[5]

The B-611 was licensed to produce in Turkey,[8] and further developed into the J-600T Yıldırım and Bora missiles.[9]

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][10]

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).[11]

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.[12]

P-12

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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 (660 lb) HE fragmentation or blast warhead.[5]

A pair of the missiles may be carried inside a 6×6 wheeled vehicle.[5]

The P-12 was first shown at the 2006 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition.[5]

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]

BP-12B

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Latest variant, exhibited at the 2016 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition.[13] It uses radar or infrared homing and can hit slow moving targets like ships.[14]

SY-400

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Further information: 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 (16 in). 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 (12 in) variant of the SY-400.[15]

The SY-400 tactical ballistic missile system is modular. It can carry either eight 400 mm (16 in) SY-400 rockets with a range of 180 km (110 mi), two BP-12A tactical ballistic missiles with a range of 400 km (250 mi), or twelve 300 mm (12 in) 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.[16][17][2]

Turkish derivatives

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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 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.
  4. ^ "中国B611导弹系统曾出口土耳其". Sina News. 28 July 2014.
  5. ^ a b c d e f Lennox, Duncan (18 December 2006). "China unveils B-611 short-range ballistic missile". Jane's Strategic Weapon Systems. Archived from the original on 26 February 2008. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  6. ^ a b 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Shicho, Yitzhak (16 April 2009). "Turkey Trot: Military Cooperation between Beijing and Ankara". jamestown.org. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ Sengupta, Prasun K. (9 November 2018). "Airshow China 2018 Expo Highlights-1". TRISHUL. Retrieved 26 April 2023 – via Blogger.
  15. ^ "传说终成现实 解放军火箭炮打过海峡究竟靠什么". Phoenix New Media. 29 February 2016.
  16. ^ "[独家专访]SY400战术导弹最大射程180公里_网易新闻中心". War.163.com. 19 November 2010. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  17. ^ "SY-400 Guided Rocket Makes TV Debut". 18 September 2014. Archived from the original on 18 September 2017. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  18. ^ "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.
  19. ^ "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.
  20. ^ International Institute for Strategic Studies (2023). Hackett, James (ed.). The Military Balance 2023. London: Routledge. p. 350. ISBN 978-1-032-50895-5.
  21. ^ Mitzer, Stijn; Oliemans, Joost (6 March 2021). "Qatar's Purchase of BP-12A SRBMs: A Guppy Sprouts Teeth". Oryx. Retrieved 26 April 2023.