MilitaryPL-12 (CH-AA-7A Adze)
Missile Systemconfirmed
The PL-12, also known as SD-10 for export, is a Chinese active radar-guided beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. It is designed for all-weather, medium-range engagements and is comparable to Western counterparts like the AIM-120 AMRAAM.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Luoyang Electro-Optics Technology Development Centre (LEOTDC) |
| Introduced | 2005 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 4,900 km/h |
| Range | 70 km |
| Weight | 0.199 t |
History
Developed by the Luoyang Electro-Optics Technology Development Centre (LEOTDC) in China, it entered service around 2005 to enhance the air combat capabilities of Chinese fighter jets.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1 | confirmed |
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