DF-12 / M20
Short-range Ballistic Missile
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Basic Information
Name
DF-12 / M20
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Short-range Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
2013
Description
Originally designed for export, the DF-12 (M20 / CSS-X-15) is a single-stage, solid-fueled ballistic missile with an advertised range of 280 km.1
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
280.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Short-range Ballistic Missile
Basing
Road-mobile Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL)
Range
280-420 km
Payload
480 kg
Length
7.3 m
Diameter
0.92
LaunchWeight
4010 kg
Warhead
High-explosive, submunition, earth-penetrator, thermobaric
Status
Deployed
InService
2013
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Close-Range Ballistic Missiles (CRBM) (50 km - 300 km)
Air > Close-Range Ballistic Missiles (CRBM) (50 km - 300 km)
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/df-12/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.3 m
Width
0.92 m
Height
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Weight
4010 kg
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