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PL-9air-to-air missile

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The missile was jointly produced by 612 Institute and Xi 'an Oriental Machinery Factory. It was developed by Dong Bingyin, chief designer, in 1986. It was put into operation and put into service in 1989. It was first made public at Paris Air Show in 1991. Thunderbolt 9 is the representative of China's short-range infrared fighting missile, with high technology content, similar to the American rattlesnake. Please enjoy

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 3.2ft (1.0m)
  • Length 17.8ft (5.4m)
  • Height 5.7ft (1.7m)
  • Empty Weight 795lbs (360kg)
  • Loaded Weight 795lbs (360kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading N/A
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 354

Parts

  • Number of Parts 25
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 66