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PL-8
Luoyang Optoelectronics · Air-to-Air · China · Cold War (1970–1991)
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Category Missiles
Sub-Category AAM
Domain Defence
Era Cold War (1970–1991)
Country China
Manufacturer Luoyang Optoelectronics
Co-Manufacturer IAI
Operator China
Primary Role Air-to-Air
Status In Service
Service Entry 1990
Produced 8000
Unit Cost (2026$) $200K
Propulsion Rocket
Engine Solid-fuel rocket motor
Thrust / Power None (rocket)
Launch Air-launched
Length (ft) 9.8
Wingspan (ft) 2.1
Empty Weight (lb) 115
MTOW (lb) 254
Payload (lb) 22
Service Ceiling (ft) 52000
Range (mi) 10
Max Speed (mph) 2684
Max Speed (Mach) 3.5
Armament Blast-fragmentation