PAF will induct few more squadrons of J10c in the near future. It is battle proven and able to carry PL17.
PL-17 is an ultra-long-range air-to-air missile developed by China. The following is its relevant information: - Basic parameters: The missile is about 6 meters long, 0.3 meters in radius, weighs about 500 kilograms, has an effective range of over 400 kilometers, and a maximum flight speed of Mach 6. - Aerodynamic layout: It adopts a light rod and wingless layout, with the main lift of the missile body. There are only four trapezoidal aerodynamic control surfaces at the tail of the missile body, which can reduce flight resistance and increase flight speed and range. - Propulsion system: It adopts a new three-pulse solid rocket engine to provide corresponding thrust in different flight stages to ensure the speed and maneuverability of the missile. - Guidance system: It adopts infrared and radar composite guidance, and the infrared imaging seeker has high detection accuracy. The radar guidance adopts a dual-mode passive composite radar seeker, equipped with a two-way data link, with the ability of "fire and forget" and can also adopt a non-target warning launch mode.