PL-5

Air-to-air missile. Family: Sidewinder. Country: China.

AIM-9G look-alike

Manufacturer: CATIC. Total Mass: 85 kg (187 lb). Core Diameter: 0.13 m (0.42 ft). Total Length: 2.89 m (9.48 ft). Span: 0.85 m (2.78 ft). Maximum range: 6.50 km (4.00 mi). Guidance: Infrared Homing.

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