China tests J-10C with PL-17 missile for long-range combat

stlbeacon.org - 1/27/2025

A Chinese J-10C fighter jet was recently spotted carrying the PL-17, an active radar-guided beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, a sight that has raised eyebrows among military analysts. The PL-17, known for its exceptional range and advanced radar guidance, is typically mounted on larger aircraft like the J-20, China’s fifth-generation stealth fighter designed for long-range missions with a capacity for heavier munitions.

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