PL-12
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- For the Australian aircraft, see Transavia PL-12 Airtruk.
| PL-12 | |
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| Basic data | |
| Function | Medium-range air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | CATIC |
| Unit cost | US$84,000 |
| First flight | 2002 |
| Entered service | 2007(?) |
| General characteristics | |
| Engine | Solid fuel dual-thrust rocket motor |
| Launch mass | 397 lb (180 kg) |
| Length | 12.63 ft (3.85 m) |
| Diameter | 8 in (203 mm) |
| Wingspan | 674 mm |
| Speed | Mach 4 |
| Range | 43.5+ mi (70+ km) |
| Warhead | high explosive fragmentation |
| Guidance | mid-course: Inertial / datalink terminal: active radar homing |
| Fuzes | Proximity fuse |
| Launch platform | F-7 Airguard F-10 Vanguard JF-17 Thunder J-11 |
The PL-12 (PiLi-12) or SD-10 (ShanDian-10) is a BVRAAM (Beyond visual range Air to Air Missile) developed for the People's Liberation Army Air Force & Pakistan Air Force. The early versions are speculated to be at least equivalent to the United States' AIM-120B AMRAAM system. BVRAAMs have become a very important weapon in modern air-to-air combat & have become a requirement of every Air Force.
The PL-12 will be carried on J-10 and J-11 fighters and the JF-17 Thunder. Some F-7 PG versions may also be mounted with it.
[edit] Specifications
- Length: 3.85 m
- Body diameter: 203 mm
- Wing span: 674 mm
- Launch weight: 180 kg
- Warhead: HE fragmentation
- Fuze: Active proximity fuse
- Guidance: Inertial mid-course and /or datalink updates, with active radar terminal homing
- Propulsion: Solid dual-thrust rocket motor
- Range: At least 70 Km in early version
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