PL-8 (missile)
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The PL-8 (Chinese: 霹雳-8; pinyin: Pī Lì-8; lit. 'Thunderbolt-8') is a Chinese air-to-air missile (AAM) originated from the Israeli Python-3 AAM. Experience gained from PL-8/Python-3 had helped China greatly in developing its next missile, the PL-9.
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PL-8 | |
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Type | air-to-air missile and Surface-to-air missile |
Place of origin | China |
Service history | |
In service | 1988 to present |
Used by | China |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Xi'an Eastern Machinery Factory and CATIC |
Produced | 1988 to 1990’s |
Specifications | |
Mass | 115 kg (254 lb) |
Length | 2.95 m (9 ft 8 in) |
Diameter | 160 mm (6 in) |
Wingspan | 800 mm (31 in) |
Warhead | 11 kg (24 lb) high explosive |
Detonation mechanism | Impact / Proximity |
Engine | solid rocket |
Propellant | solid fuel |
Operational range | 20 km (12 mi) |
Flight ceiling | 21 km (13 mi) |
Flight altitude | .5 km (0.31 mi) minimum |
Maximum speed | ≈ Mach 3.5 |
Guidance system | passive infrared homing |
Launch platform | aerial and ground |
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