PL-21
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| 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 People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 5.5 metres (18 ft) (estimated)[1] |
| Diameter | 250–300 millimetres (9.8–11.8 in) (estimated)[2] |
| Engine | Ramjet[3] |
Guidance system | active radar with AESA[2] |
Launch platform | |
The PL-21 (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-120 AMRAAM, DARPA's Triple Threat Terminator (T3), Europe's MBDA's Meteor and the Russian R-37 (missile).[5]
Current operators
See also
Similar weapons
References
- ^ a b Rogoway, Tyler. "Shadowy New Missile Appears Under The Wings Of Chinese J-16 Fighter".
- ^ a b "This new ramjet engine could triple the range of Chinese missiles".
- ^ https://twitter.com/IISS_org/status/965590803929235458
- ^ a b "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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