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PL-15


It was first rumored in 2011 that 607 Institute wasdeveloping the nextgeneration 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-12variant (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-15prototype 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 thatPL-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.

- Last Updated 3/21/19
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Pl-15 has clipped wings reducing wingspan for internal carriage in j-20 weapons bay 4 can be carried it will also help on other platforms like jf for dual carriage launchers giving more clearance and capability of carrying 800/1100 litres drops tanks along with missiles or I think other options is f-7 style supersonic drop tanks and dual launchers with sd-10

Guessing here based on available pic on web
 
Roughly 60 aircraft minus a few attrition losses will soldier on as point defence aircraft for a few more years.
PG is a good aircraft over all and requires low maintenance. For what it does and brings; there is no better substitute.
 
Agree but we atill have too many fighters to replace 60 pg and same nos mirages 120 more jf 17s??
Yeh but mirages are upgraded along for ground attack only these Mig 21 family is obsolete both sides of border I don't think Indians will Pitch them again against PAF
 

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