Since the 2016 Zhuhai airshow, photos of J-10 and J20 armed with PL-10 ASRAAM and PL-15 LRAA are now a common sight. PL-10 is China's answer to the US AIM-9X Sidewinder, both with high off-bore sight capability, thrust-vectoring control (TVC) and able to "lock on" via helmet-mounted sights (HMS). Paring with the PL-10 is the PL-15 LRAAM with a range of 200km, tasked for beyond visual range engagements, similar to US' AIM120-D of the same class.
Judging by this photo released by China's official Xinhua news agency yesterday, the PLAAF has retrofitted their older J-11B heavy fighters with this latest pair of advanced AAM. They are not just for PLAAF top-of-the-line anymore.
J-11B with PL-10 and PL-15 AAM
J-10C with PL-10 and PL-15
Photos of the day: J-20 mounting a pair of PL-10 Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missiles
Animated gif of the day: Releasing PL-10 Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missiles from J-20's weapon bay
Open the bay door, HAL.
1 comment:
Sorry to say so, but these are J-16s and not J-11B!
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