CHN - PL-9

PL-9


The development of this missile began in the late 80's. It was created by further development of missile technology Python-3. Its performance is probably better than the AIM-9L/M Sidewinder. It was introduced into armaments in the early 1990s.


TACTICAL TECHNICAL DATA:


Manufacturer: China Academy of Air-to-Air Missile, Luoyang; Xi'an Aeroengine Factory (XAF), PRC


Guidance type: infrared


Length: 2.99 m
Body diameter: 0.157 m
Span: 0.855 m
Total weight: 120 kg
Warhead weight: 12 kg
Flight speed: M = 2.1
Overload: 35 G
Range: 21 km
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