so its lighter with better tracking and more range
No. Its 16kg heavier than PL-12.
does it pull more than 35g to compensate for more weight ?
dont expect gaijin to implement AESA seeker, im afraid they will make their code crash, but at least longer range, similar to r77-1 compared to r77.
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38g.
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According to the introduction from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) at the 2024 Zhuhai Airshow: The PL-12AE air-to-air missile is a beyond-visual-range, radar-guided air-to-air missile. It features long range, high guidance accuracy, and strong anti-jamming capabilities. It can undertake beyond-visual-range air combat missions and is used to engage aerial targets such as fighter aircraft, bombers, UAVs, and cruise missiles. Its carrier platforms include the JF-17, J-10, and large UAVs, among others. Launch methods include rail launch and ejection launch. Its maximum usable overload is 38G, and its engagement range is ≥120 km. Guidance involves a Strapdown Inertial Navigation System (SINS)/Beidou satellite combination + two-way data link correction + active radar terminal guidance. The missile length is 3939 mm, diameter is 203 mm, and mass is <214 kg.
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