PL-12
| PL-12 | |
|---|---|
PL-12AE mockup at Zhuhai Airshow 2024 | |
| Type | Medium-range, active radar homing air-to-air BVR missile |
| Place of origin | People's Republic of China |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2005-present |
| Used by | People's Liberation Army Air Force People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 180 kilograms (400 lb) |
| Engine | Dual thrust solid fuel rocket |
Operational range | 70–100 kilometres (43–62 mi) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4+ |
Guidance system | Active radar homing |
Launch platform | Aircraft |
The PL-12 (Chinese: 霹雳-12; pinyin: Pī Lì-12; lit. 'Thunderbolt-12', NATO reporting name: CH-AA-7 Adze) is an active radar-guided beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile developed by the People's Republic of China. It is considered comparable to the US AIM-120 AMRAAM and the Russian R-77.