MilitaryPL-2A‡
Missile Systemconfirmed
The PL-2A is a Chinese short-range, infrared-guided air-to-air missile, reverse-engineered from the Soviet K-13 (AA-2 Atoll). It was primarily used on early Chinese fighter aircraft, serving as a foundational air combat weapon for the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Luoyang Electro-Optical Equipment Research Institute |
| Introduced | 1970 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 3,500 km/h |
| Range | 10 km |
| Weight | 0.075 t |
History
Developed in China by the Luoyang Electro-Optical Equipment Research Institute in 1970, it was an early Chinese infrared-guided missile.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | — | confirmed |
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