No as various senior Chinese member hesr like
@Beast @ChineseTiger1986 @Cleno is closed by PLAAF and all Chinese AAMs is using dual pulse rocket motor like PL-8/PL-9/PL11/PL-12/PL-15/and PL-X
PL-X
The latest images (November 2016) indicated a new large
VLRAAM is under development and its exact designation is unknown (PL-17?) . Compared to PL-12, it has 4 tail control fins only (coupled with TVC?) and is significantly longer and thicker than PL-12 (length 5.7m, diameter 300mm). Its large size suggests the missile actually belongs to a new class of VLRAAM and not a PL-12 replacement. As the result it cannot be carried internally by the 4th generation fighters such as J-20 but is expected to be carried externally by 3.5th generation long-range fighters/interceptors such as J-11D and J-16. However it may still be carried externally by J-20 underneath its wings. The missile appears to be propelled by a dual pulse rocket motor in favor of a ramjet engine, which has a smaller drag and a slimmer size. It is also speculated to fly a
semi-ballistic trajectory similar to American AIM-54 in order to achieve an extra long range (range>300km, speed>Mach 4, cruising altitude 30km). PL-X is believed to feature an advanced guidance system including a two-way datalink and a new active AESA seeker with enhanced ECCM capability. Before the launch the missile must obtain the target information via datalink from an AWACS, a land-based long-range radar or even a satellite. The launch aircraft disengages right after releasing the missile. After the initial ascent stage, the missile may use Beidou+INS+datalink guidance during the mid-course cruising stage. At the terminal diving stage, in combination with the AESA seeker, it may also use an IIR seeker as indicated by a small optical window in its nose, which further increases its kill probability amid severe jamming. Therefore this VLRAAM could pose a serious threat to high-value aerial targets deep behind the enemy line such as AWACS and tankers, and currently is the only type in this class. It was rumored in November 2016 that a PL-X was test-fired successfully from a
J-16.
VLRAAM is not the name of Chinese project.
It is a category of missiles. The RAMJET project, now termed PL-XX and earlier the PL-21 prototype, both are RAMJET separate projects. I don’t know about this dual pulse project you are talking about as PL-15 is the only known Dual Pulse motor BVR currently with PLAAF. Even PL-15 was earlier considered with a RAMJET motor but the miniaturization problem got in the way.
Not to forget, China will come out with its Ramjet, sooner or later. Determination and funding leads to end goals.
It’s like you are sending in your pilot and a valuable aircraft on a suicide mission with loadout compared to that of a bike instead of sending in JH-7/SU-34 which are comparable to trucks.
JF-17 can perform basic/intermediate ground roles but deep strike is not one of them. Its range, loadout restricts it. Not to blame, it is just a Light Fighter, not a heavy strike platform.
For such purpose, either we have options of Chinese flankers, JH-7s or Mirages (one way mission)
PL-15
It was first rumored in 2011 that 607 Institute was developing the next generation of active radar homing LRAAM dubbed
PL-15 replacing PL-12 which is comparable to American AIM-120D . The missile was initially speculated as a PL-12 variant (PL-12C?) but it appears to be a new design.
PL-15 features redesigned stabilizing fins and tail control fins with smaller wingspans in order to fit into the internal weapon bay of
J-20 (up to 4). A major improvement of the missile is a new a dual pulse rocket motor which could extend its range up to 200km. Its two-way datalink and a new active/passive dual mode AESA seeker onboard will give it an excellent ECCM capability against severe jamming. A
PL-15 prototype was first seen underneath the wing of a J-11B testbed in 2012. In 2013
PL-15 was first seen inside J-20's main internal weapon bay during its weapon integration tests. It was reported by US intelligence that
PL-15 was successfully test-fired from a J-11B in 2015. In 2016
PL-15 started to be carried by J-10C,
J-11B and by
J-16 a year later. The further improved version (PL-20?) was rumored to have been under development. It might feature a streamlined missile body with a smaller diameter so that additional missiles can be fitted into the internal weapon bay of J-20 (up to 6). The latest rumor (March 2019) claimed that PL-15 has been cleared for export as
PL-15E.
