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The PL-21 or PL-XX 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-260 JATM, DARPA's Triple Threat Terminator (T3), and the Russian R-37 (missile).[5]
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| PL-21 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Long-range, active radar-guided air-to-air missile |
| Place of origin | People's Republic of China |
| Service history | |
| Used by | People's Liberation Army Air Force People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 500 kg |
| Length | 5.5 metres (18 ft) (estimated)[1] |
| Diameter | 250–300 millimetres (9.8–11.8 in) (estimated)[2] |
Operational range | 300-400 Km [3][4] |
Guidance system | Active radar with AESA[2] |
Launch platform |
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Development and history
In 2016, China successfully test fired a very long range air-to-air missile, which was believed to be the PL-21.[6] PL-21 is estimated to have a range of over 300 kilometers and powered by a ramjet engine.[5]
Operators
People's Republic of China
- People's Liberation Army Air Force
- People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force
See also
- AIM-260 JATM
- MBDA Meteor
- Long-Range Engagement Weapon
- R-37 (missile)
- PL-15
- Astra Mk3
Related lists
- List of missiles
References
- Rogoway, Tyler. "Shadowy New Missile Appears Under The Wings Of Chinese J-16 Fighter".
- "This new ramjet engine could triple the range of Chinese missiles".
- "The US Wants To Arm Fighters With These New Long-Range Missiles To Hunt Down China & Russia's Best Jets".
- "China's New Fighter Jet Is A Problem For Australia".
- Wood, Yang & Cliff 2020, p. 40.
- Wood, Yang & Cliff 2020, p. 19.
- Bibliography
- Wood, Peter; Yang, David; Cliff, Roger (November 2020). Air-to-Air Missiles: Capabilities And Development In China (PDF). Montgomery: China Aerospace Studies Institute. ISBN 9798574996270.
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