DSA 2024 : Chinese missiles provider CPMIEC release SY-400 anti-ship ICBM launcher.

Chinese missiles provider CPMIEC displayed materials during the DSA 2024 exhibition in Malaysia, one of the most interesting systems is the SY-400 loaded with the BP-12B short-range ballistic missile developed by China. This missile is specifically designed to hit strategic targets with high precision over short to medium distances. It represents a part of the modern arsenal that China offers for both its military use and for export.  
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SY-400 tractor erector launcher system presented at DSA 2024 (Picture source: French MoD)

The BP-12B is capable of carrying a conventional or special payload over several hundred kilometers. The missile uses an advanced guidance system that may include combinations of inertial guidance, satellite (GPS or Beidou, the Chinese GPS system), and telemetry methods to enhance strike accuracy.

The missile is designed for rapid deployment and precise striking, making it ideal for missions requiring an immediate response against pre-identified or high-value targets. Its ability to be launched from mobile platforms, such as trucks, gives it significant operational flexibility, allowing armed forces to quickly reposition their strike capability as the battlefield evolves.

The BP-12B is suited for missions requiring effective penetration of enemy air defenses, thanks to its speed and optimized trajectory. This makes it particularly useful for countries looking to deter enemy intervention or carry out preemptive strikes against strategic sites.

In contrast, the SY-400 is a short-range ballistic missile launch system developed and produced in China. It is designed primarily for export, although it is also in service with the Chinese military. This system is capable of launching ballistic missiles and rockets, enabling it to fulfill multiple roles on the battlefield, including artillery support and precision strikes against fixed or semi-mobile targets.

In joint use, the SY-400 and the BP-12B are used against naval targets at short and medium range. The maximum range of the BP-12B is considered to be 400 km.