PL-17
PL-17
Chinese long range air-to-air missile
The PL-17 (NATO reporting name: CH-AA-X-12)[1] or PL-20 is an active radar-guided beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile developed by the People's Republic of China for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). The missile has claimed range of 400 km (250 mi) and is intended to target larger targets such as tanker and early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.[2][3]