ThePL-5( phích lịch -5)air-to-air missile(PL stands for Pi Li, "Thunderbolt" inChinese,the generic designation for all PRC air-to-air missiles) is a short-range,Infrared homingmissile used by Chinesefighters.It is based onAA-2 Atolltechnology and resembles theAIM-9 Sidewinder. The PL-5 was designed and developed at China's Luoyang Electro-Optics Technology Development Centre (EOTDC), also known as Institute 612; its design team members included Chen Jiali ( trần gia lễ ), Dong Chunfeng, Hu Rongchao ( hồ vinh siêu ), Huang Bin, Zhang Ming ( trương minh ), and Zheng Zhiwei ( trịnh chí vĩ ). It was reportedly produced at the Hanzhong Nanfeng Machine Factory (also known as the Hanzhong Air-to-Air Missile Factory) of theChina Aviation Industry Corporation I.
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| Type | Short-range air-to-air missile |
| Place of origin | China |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Luoyang Electro-Optics Technology Development Centre (EOTDC), Hanzhong Nanfeng Machine Factory |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 148 kg (PL-5B, PL-5C), 83kg (PL-5E) |
| Length | 3.128 m (PL-5B, PL-5C), 2.893m (PL-5E) |
| Diameter | 0.127m (PL-5E) |
| Wingspan | 0.657m (PL-5B, PL-5C), 0.617m (PL-5E) |
| Warhead | 6kgblast-frag,or expanding rod (RF-fuse) |
Detonation mechanism | Active infrared,laser proximity fuse(PL-5EII) |
| Engine | Solid-fuel rocket |
Operational range | 1.3–16km (PL-5B, PL-5C), 0.5-16~18km (PL-5E) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.5 |
Guidance system | Infrared homing,multi-element, dual band detector(PL-5EII) |
Launch platform | Aircraft, helicopter gunships |
The PL-5 have been continuously upgraded by Luoyang and the latest variant, the PL-5EII, added a dual band, multi-element detector as well as a laser proximity fuse similar to thePL-9.According to the Chinese export/import agencyCATIC,the PL5E has an all-aspect capability with the seeker having a maximum off boresight angle of ±25° before launch, and ±40° after launch.[1]
PLAAFJ-10andJ-11fighter jets mainly use thePL-8 missile,stealth fighters such as theJ-20andJ-35use thePL-10,which are more advanced short-range air-to-air missiles when compared to the PL-5. However, due to greater weight and dimensions of the PL-8 and PL-10 missiles, forF-7andJH-7,the PL-5,PL-7andPL-9are still the preferable air-to-air missile at this stage.[2]
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References
edit- ^https://www.flightglobal.com/china-reveals-upgraded-variant-of-pl5-missile/20260.article
- ^"PL-5 air-to-air missile and J-7 fighter jet modification, Chinese PLAAF".AirForceWorld.com.Archived fromthe originalon 12 October 2017.Retrieved5 Nov2011.
- ^The Military Balance 2019,p. 253.
- ^abArms Transfers DatabaseStockholm International Peace Research Institute.
- ^Cooper, Tom; Weinert, Peter; Hinz, Fabian; Lepko, Mark (2011).African MiGs, Volume 2: Madagascar to Zimbabwe.Houston: Harpia Publishing. p. 213.ISBN978-0-9825539-8-5.
Works cited
edit- International Institute for Strategic Studies(2019).The Military Balance 2019.Routledge.ISBN978-1857439885.
- PL-5 SHORT-RANGE AIR-TO-AIR MISSILE, www.sinodefence.com
- Luoyang Optoelectro Technology Development Center PL-5EII
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