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[[File:WeaponImage PL-5B.png|thumb|left|420px|The PL-5B missile (scale is approximate)]] | [[File:WeaponImage PL-5B.png|thumb|left|420px|The PL-5B missile (scale is approximate)]] | ||
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| − | PL-5B is a domestic heat-seeker AAM developed by the PRC by Institute 612, Ministry of Aviation Industry (now Luoyang Electro-optics Technology Development Centre). A vast improvement over the previous model, the [[PL-2]], with higher tracking rate and overload. | + | The PL-5B is a domestic heat-seeker AAM developed by the PRC by Institute 612, Ministry of Aviation Industry (now Luoyang Electro-optics Technology Development Centre). A vast improvement over the previous model, the [[PL-2]], with a higher tracking rate and overload. |
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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* Length: 3.128 m | * Length: 3.128 m | ||
* Maximum overload: 30G | * Maximum overload: 30G | ||
| − | * Lock distance from rear-aspect: 5.5 km | + | * Lock distance from rear-aspect: 5.5 km (3.42 mi) |
| − | * Max range: 16 km | + | * Max range: 16 km (9.94 mi) |
* Warhead: 4.76 kg HBX, equivalent to 7.62 kg TNT | * Warhead: 4.76 kg HBX, equivalent to 7.62 kg TNT | ||
=== Effective damage === | === Effective damage === | ||
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| − | The warhead of PL-5B was filled with 4.76 kg of HBX, equivalent to 7.62 kg of TNT and comes with proximity fuse that helps to blast enemy aircraft into pieces. | + | The warhead of PL-5B was filled with 4.76 kg of HBX, equivalent to 7.62 kg of TNT, and comes with a proximity fuse that helps to blast enemy aircraft into pieces. |
=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
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| − | At the same tier, the AIM-9J and the AIM-9P are very common and the PL-5B in many ways is similar to them in terms of explosive mass and overload, its acceleration speed is a two-bladed sword- on one hand, it caused overshoot due to its immense acceleration to top speed in merely a second; on the other hand, this acceleration also helped to shoot down enemies who had bailed from their manoeuvre, they would have a hard time dodging a missile | + | At the same tier, the AIM-9J and the AIM-9P are very common and the PL-5B in many ways is similar to them in terms of explosive mass and overload, its acceleration speed is a two-bladed sword- on one hand, it caused overshoot due to its immense acceleration to top speed in merely a second; on the other hand, this acceleration also helped to shoot down enemies who had bailed from their manoeuvre, they would have a hard time dodging a missile traveling at Mach 2.2. |
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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| − | PL-5Bs can be used in 2 ways: surprising the enemy and long range snipes. Due to its massive acceleration, the PL-5B can reach a higher top speed than conventional missiles at lower altitudes. For example, whereas | + | PL-5Bs can be used in 2 ways: surprising the enemy and long-range snipes. Due to its massive acceleration, the PL-5B can reach a higher top speed than conventional missiles at lower altitudes. For example, whereas an AIM-9P/9J would take 3 to 4 seconds to reach its target from 2 km on the deck at high speeds, the PL-5 covers this same distance in less than 2 seconds. This means that if you can catch your enemy off guard and fire a missile in 2 seconds or less, your enemy will more than likely be sent back to the hangar. This speed advantage also gives it the possibility to hit targets at 2.5 to 3 km on the deck at full speed in the rear aspect. Thanks to its unlimited pylon (in terms of launch overload), PL-5B missiles can fire even at the highest G force possible. Use it to surprise enemies who just bailed from their manoeuvre or offset your missile with its maximum 30G overload. |
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== History == | == History == | ||
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| − | The PL-5B started its development during the 1970s in parallel with its "brother", the PL-5A SARM when Mainland China was in | + | The PL-5B started its development during the 1970s in parallel with its "brother", the PL-5A SARM when Mainland China was in crisis (the Cultural Revolution). While it had already done aerial simulation tests in September of 1972, it came into service in 1986 while the PL-5A had been canceled 3 years prior due to outdated technology. |
| − | After 2 decades of development and the technologies | + | After 2 decades of development and the technologies learned from foreign IR AAMs, CATIC introduced the latest export-intended version of this missile- PL-5EII, with a brand new multi-band tracker and ability to lock from front-aspect, enhancing this missile to a new level. |
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Revision as of 02:29, 8 April 2022
Contents
Description
The PL-5B is a domestic heat-seeker AAM developed by the PRC by Institute 612, Ministry of Aviation Industry (now Luoyang Electro-optics Technology Development Centre). A vast improvement over the previous model, the PL-2, with a higher tracking rate and overload.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
- Length: 3.128 m
- Maximum overload: 30G
- Lock distance from rear-aspect: 5.5 km (3.42 mi)
- Max range: 16 km (9.94 mi)
- Warhead: 4.76 kg HBX, equivalent to 7.62 kg TNT
Effective damage
The warhead of PL-5B was filled with 4.76 kg of HBX, equivalent to 7.62 kg of TNT, and comes with a proximity fuse that helps to blast enemy aircraft into pieces.
Comparison with analogues
At the same tier, the AIM-9J and the AIM-9P are very common and the PL-5B in many ways is similar to them in terms of explosive mass and overload, its acceleration speed is a two-bladed sword- on one hand, it caused overshoot due to its immense acceleration to top speed in merely a second; on the other hand, this acceleration also helped to shoot down enemies who had bailed from their manoeuvre, they would have a hard time dodging a missile traveling at Mach 2.2.
Usage in battles
PL-5Bs can be used in 2 ways: surprising the enemy and long-range snipes. Due to its massive acceleration, the PL-5B can reach a higher top speed than conventional missiles at lower altitudes. For example, whereas an AIM-9P/9J would take 3 to 4 seconds to reach its target from 2 km on the deck at high speeds, the PL-5 covers this same distance in less than 2 seconds. This means that if you can catch your enemy off guard and fire a missile in 2 seconds or less, your enemy will more than likely be sent back to the hangar. This speed advantage also gives it the possibility to hit targets at 2.5 to 3 km on the deck at full speed in the rear aspect. Thanks to its unlimited pylon (in terms of launch overload), PL-5B missiles can fire even at the highest G force possible. Use it to surprise enemies who just bailed from their manoeuvre or offset your missile with its maximum 30G overload.
Pros:
- Higher explosive mass among the same tier IR AAMs that can make short work of enemies
- Excellent 30G overload
- Missile without launch overload limits such as AIM-9G and SRAAM
- Immense acceleration
- Higher range than most conventional IR missiles except the AIM-9D/G
Cons:
- Suffers agility problems due to the overall high mass and speed
History
The PL-5B started its development during the 1970s in parallel with its "brother", the PL-5A SARM when Mainland China was in crisis (the Cultural Revolution). While it had already done aerial simulation tests in September of 1972, it came into service in 1986 while the PL-5A had been canceled 3 years prior due to outdated technology.
After 2 decades of development and the technologies learned from foreign IR AAMs, CATIC introduced the latest export-intended version of this missile- PL-5EII, with a brand new multi-band tracker and ability to lock from front-aspect, enhancing this missile to a new level.
Media
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See also
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