PL-21
| PL-21 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Long-range, active radar homing air-to-air missile |
| Place of origin | People's Republic of China |
| Service history | |
| Used by |
People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation |
| Produced | 2012[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 270 kilograms (600 lb) (estimated) |
| Length | 5.5 metres (18 ft) (estimated)[2] |
| Diameter | 250–300 millimetres (9.8–11.8 in) (estimated)[3] |
|
| |
| Engine | Ramjet |
| Propellant | Solid fuel |
| Speed | Mach 5 |
Guidance system | active radar with AESA[3] |
Launch platform | |
The PL-21 is an active radar-guided long range beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile developed by the People's Republic of China. It is considered comparable to the American AIM-120 AMRAAM, DARPA's Triple Threat Terminator (T3), Europe's MBDA's Meteor and the Russian R-77.[5]
Current operators
See also
Similar weapons
References
- ↑ PL-21 GlobalSecurity.org
- 1 2 Rogoway, Tyler. "Shadowy New Missile Appears Under The Wings Of Chinese J-16 Fighter".
- 1 2 "This new ramjet engine could triple the range of Chinese missiles".
- 1 2 "This new ramjet engine could triple the range of Chinese missiles".
- ↑ "This new ramjet engine could triple the range of Chinese missiles".
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