Everything about PL-5
Short-range air-to-air missile
The PL-5 (霹雳-5) air-to-air missile is a short-range, Infrared homing missile used by Chinese 2nd and 3rd generation fighters and jet trainers. It is an upgraded version of the PL-2, which is based on Vympel K-13 technology that resembles the AIM-9 Sidewinder. The PLAAF's latest-generation non-stealth fighters like the J-10 and J-11 mainly use PL-8B and PL-10 missiles, while stealth fighters like the J-20 and J-35 rely exclusively on the PL-10 for short-range engagements. These models are more advanced short-range air-to-air missiles than the PL-5. However, due to the greater weight and dimensions of the PL-8 and PL-10 missiles, the PL-5, PL-7, and PL-9 are still the preferable air-to-air missiles for the F-7 at this stage. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: PL-5A 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Efficacy and Safety of PL-5 (Peceleganan) Spray for Wound InfectionsInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: HōjōkiThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Go sideways: Hongdu JL-10A closely related topic
- Go sideways: PL-15A closely related topic
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
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📚 Books worth reading
HōjōkiChōmei Kamo, Nicola Liscutin · 1892
Xin shi yong Han yu ke ben =Liu, Xun., Zhang Kai · 2002
女のいない男たち村上春樹 · 2015
The Routledge advanced Chinese multimedia courseCarolyn Lee, Hsin-Hsin Liang · 2009
Oku no hosomichiBasho Matsuo, Hamilton Basso · 1968
Nakama 1Yukiko Abe Hatasa · 2011
Records of the Three Kingdoms in Plain LanguageAnonymous · 2016
Intermediate ChineseYip, Po-ching · 1998
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