Theoretically it should be possible to carry one on the centerline as well right?
H-6 Bomber Aircraft Discussions
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The new H-6N has a recessed strengthened centreline. I reckon they could fit one or two YJ-12s in there down the centreline.
The footprint diameter of YJ-12 includes its fins/wingspan -- whether that would enable carriage of one on the centreline is up for debate, because that centreline station for H-6N is for a air launched ballistics or hypersonic glide vehicles where the main missile body has a smoother more constant contour and diameter.
In any case, YJ-12 is somewhat of an older missile anyhow, and is not considered high end these days.
Is there a bigger air-launched cruise missile in Chinese arsenal that is longer-ranged or faster then the YJ-12? Like say a Brahmos equivalent or something even better?
In terms of weight, I think YJ-12 and Brahmos are in the same class.
And the answer to the question, which we know of, is no.
