PL-12

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2005
Total Production : ?

Model	Status	Year	Produced
PL-12	Active	2005	?

PL-12

Group : Air-to-Air Missiles
Status : Active
Also Known As : SD-10 (export designation), SD-10A
Origin : China
Contractor : AVIC
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2005
Total Production : ?

The PL-12, SD-10 export designation, is an advanced beyond visual range air-to-air missile outfitted with an active homing head. It is powered by a rocket motor that provides a top speed of Mach 4 and a maximum range of 70 kilometers. It has been reported that this new missile has been developed with Russian (seeker) and Israeli (Derby missile) technical assistance. The PL-12 is intended to equip the latest generation Chinese-built fighter aircraft such as FC-1 and J-10.

Operators

Country	Status	State
China	Active	?
Morocco	Active	?
Pakistan	Active	?
Rwanda	Active	?

Specifications

		Notes
Dimensions
Diameter	203 millimeter
Length	3.9 meter
Wingspan	674 millimeter
G-load
Max Maneuvering Load Factor	38 g
Mass
Weight	180 kilogram
Performance
Max Range	70 kilometer
Speed
Top Speed	4 mach

News

Friday, 1 February, 2019

China to Employ Su-30MKK/MK2 Jets to Engage US Aircraft Carriers

China unveiled a set of photos of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy’s Su-30MKK fighter jets' first training in the new year on January 6, 2019.

Wednesday, 7 June, 2017

China Developing New Solid Fuel Ramjet Engine to Improve its Missiles

China has successfully tested its solid-fuel variable flow ramjet engine in two recent airspace experiments, a breakthrough in the engine research fields which could enhance

Thursday, 26 January, 2017

China Developing Ultra Long Range Air-to-Air Missile

An image released online by the Chinese Air Force has led to speculation that the military is testing a beyond-visual-range, air-to-air missile in combat drills.

Wednesday, 18 January, 2017

Japan and UK to Staart JNAAM Missile Development by End of 2017

Japan and Britain are pushing ahead with the development of a new air-to-air missile in 2017 and the technical feasibility study for the Joint New Air-to-Air Missile (JNAAM)

Friday, 27 May, 2016

China Developing Armed Version of L-15 Advanced Trainer

The Hongdu Aviation Industries Group celebrated its 65th anniversary by unveiling an advanced L-15 Falcon trainer jet equipped with bombs and radar, thought to be a passive

Photo Gallery

March 2022

A fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command soars into the sky during a round-the-clock training exercise on March 8, 2022

October 2021

A pilot assigned to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command taxies his J-10 fighter jet onto the runway during a recent flight training test in Northwest China's desert area

July 2021

Fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade under the PLA Northern Theater Command taxi on the flightline before takeoff during a flight training exercise on June 23, 2021

June 2020

A J-10 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command takes off from the runway for a flight training task on May 20, 2020

April 2020

A J-10 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Northern Theater Command takes off for a combat sortie on March 31, 2020

January 2019

A J-10 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Northern Theater Command takes off for a sortie during a recent flight training exercise

October 2018

A J-10 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command takes off for a patrol mission in a plateau area on the morning of October 2, 2018

September 2018

J-11B fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade of the air force with the PLA Northern Theater Command sit on the flightline prior to a round-the-clock flight training exercise on September 7, 2018

July 2018

A J-10 fighter jet takes off for a combat sortie during the Red Sword-2018 systemic confrontation training exercise held by the Chinese PLA Air Force in northwestern China's deep desert in early June, 2018

April 2018

Ordnance men prepare ammunitions for ship-borne J-15 fighter jets aboard the aircraft carrier Liaoning (Hull 16)

Two shooters give signal to launch a J-15 fighter jet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Liaoning (Hull 16)

Ordnancemen prepare ammunition for ship-bore J-15 fighter jets aboard the aircraft carrier Liaoning (Hull 16)

Notes

^* Prime Contractor
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning

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