PL-21 Chinese Active Radar-Guided Long Range Air-to-Air Missile
PL-21
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Basic Information
Name
PL-21 Chinese Active Radar-Guided Long Range Air-to-Air Missile
Designation
PL-21
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
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Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
2012
Description
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-77.
System
PL-21 Active Radar-Guided Long Range Air-to-Air Missile
Name
PL-21
Type
Active Radar-Guided Long Range Air-to-Air Missile
Manufacturer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Length
5.5 m
Diameter
250–300 mm
Engine
Ramjet
Guidance System
Active radar with AESA
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Air-to-Air Missiles
Air > Air-to-Air Missiles
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
China
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