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PL-8

IOC: 1988

Also Known As: PiLi-8

Origin:China

Description: The PL-8 is an infrared-guided short-range air-to-air missile based upon the Python 3 missile introduced in the 1980s. It is very capable air-to-air missile and has been provided to the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) J-7/F-7, Q-5, J-8/F-8, FBC-1/JH-7, FC-1/J-9 and J-10 fighter aircraft. The PL-9 short-range air-to-air missile leverages technologies from the PL-8.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 0.2 m, Length 3.0 m, Wingspan 0.8 m

Weights: Warhead 11 kg (24.3 lb), Weight 115 kg (254 lb)

Performance: Max Range 15 km (8 nm), Min Range 500 m (1,640 ft), Top Speed Mach 2 (2,390 kph)

G Loads: Max Maneuvering Load Factor 35 g

Applications
FBC-1, FC-1, J-10A, J-10S, J-8, J-8 II Operators

China

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2008

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