MilitaryPL-15 (CH-AA-10 Abaddon)
Missile Systemconfirmed
The PL-15 is a Chinese long-range, active radar-guided air-to-air missile designed for use by various People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) aircraft. It features an advanced active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar seeker and is intended to engage high-value airborne assets and stealth aircraft at extended ranges.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Luoyang Electro-Optical Equipment Research Institute |
| Introduced | 2016 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 4,900 km/h |
| Range | 200 km |
| Weight | 0.23 t |
History
Developed by the Luoyang Electro-Optical Equipment Research Institute in China, it was introduced around 2016 as a key weapon for advanced Chinese fighter aircraft.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1 | confirmed |
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