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PL-10 (CH-AA-9)

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PL-10 (CH-AA-9)

The PL-10 (Pili-10) is a short-range, infrared-guided air-to-air missile developed by China. It is designed for close-range combat, featuring high off-boresight capability and thrust vectoring for enhanced maneuverability.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginChina
ManufacturerChina Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC)
Introduced2016
StatusIn service
Range20 km

History

Developed by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), it was introduced around 2016 to equip modern Chinese fighter aircraft.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Pakistan1confirmed

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