2 sources · first reported Yesterday
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.
The PL-16's potential to outrange US missiles has significant implications for air combat superiority, affecting the balance of power between China and the US.
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