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China's reported PL-16 air-to-air missile has added a new layer to long-range air combat, potentially outranging US missiles. The PL-16's capabilities are being compared to those of the US. The implications of this development are being considered in the context of air combat.
China's latest air-to-air missile, the PL-16, may be capable of competing with its US equivalent, according to experts. The missile's specs suggest it can chase large, slower-moving aircraft, but its effectiveness against smaller, faster planes is unclear. Experts are divided on its potential performance.