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PL-9C

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PL-9C SHORAD ground-to-air defense missile system
 
 
 
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PL-9C SHORAD Short range ground-to-air missile technical data sheet specifications pictures information description intelligence photos images video identification air defense system China army industry military technology Norinco
 
Description
The PL-9C SHORAD is a short range ground-to-air missile defense system designed by the Chinese Company by Dong Bingyin at the Luoyang Electro Optical Center. The PL-9C tactical low-altitude surface-to-air missile (SAM) was first revealed during the 1989 Paris Air Show. The launch unit is available in both towed and self-propelled arrangement.
 
Variants
- PL-9: air-to-air missile
 
Technical Data
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Launcher unit
The main component of the towed PL-9C station is the launcher unit, which is carried on a two-wheeled A-frame trailer. When in the firing position, the wheels are removed from the ground and the trailer is stabilised on four adjustable outriggers. The launcher consists of a large rectangular unit carrying two missiles on each side ready to be fire.
Missile
The missile is fitted with a cryogenic liquid nitrogen gas-cooled IR seeker capable of +/-40 degree off boresight angles. Flight control is by long span pointed delta fins at the front of the missile with Sidewinder-type slipstream driven rollerons on the aft tail fin surfaces to prevent roll and so enhance the operation of the guidance system. The missile has a maximum effective range of 35 km and an altitude limit of 6.5 km. The single-shot hit probability for a single missile launch at an approaching target is 90%.
Radar and control components.
The PL9C launcher unit is associated to target acquisition and radar and electro-optical director mounted on a 6x6 WZ551 armoured vehicle personnel carrier or to the AF902 fire control radar which is equipped with an X-Band search radar, a C-Band Search/Tracking radar, a Ka-Band tracking radar and electro-optical system with TV tracking range, IR tracking range and laser range finder.
Mobility
The mobile PL9C SHORAD is normally towed by a 4x4 light tactical vehicle or military truck.
Operations
The launcher unit is supported by a range of truck-mounted ground equipment for maintenance and missile testing.
 
Specifications
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Type
Short range ground-to-air missile system
Country users
China
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Designer Country
China
Weight launcher unit
? kg
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Dimensions launcher unit
Length, ? m; Width, ? m; Height, ? m
Type of engaged targets
helicopter, fighter aircraft, cruise missile
Missile
Weight: 115 kg
Weight Warhead: 12 kg
Warhead type : HE
Flight speed: Mach 2.1
Range
Range: 500 m - 22,000 m
Guidance system
infrared-homing seeker head unit, which utilises proportional navigation guidance techniques.
Missile dimensions
Length: 2.9 m; Diameter: 0.157 m; Wingspan: 0.65m
 
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PL-9C SHORAD Short range ground-to-air missile technical data sheet specifications pictures information description intelligence photos images video identification air defense system China army industry military technology Norinco
PL-9C SHORAD Short range ground-to-air missile technical data sheet specifications pictures information description intelligence photos images video identification air defense system China army industry military technology Norinco
 
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Eurosatory 2026 International Defence and Security Exhibition land Airland Reference Army Recognition Official News Online Web TV
Otokar
FNSS Turkey global leader manufacturer of combat armored vehicles and weapon systems
John Cockerill Defense gun turrets from 25 to 120 mm caliber

PL-9C

a
 
 
PL-9C SHORAD ground-to-air defense missile system
 
 
 
a
PL-9C SHORAD Short range ground-to-air missile technical data sheet specifications pictures information description intelligence photos images video identification air defense system China army industry military technology Norinco
 
Description
The PL-9C SHORAD is a short range ground-to-air missile defense system designed by the Chinese Company by Dong Bingyin at the Luoyang Electro Optical Center. The PL-9C tactical low-altitude surface-to-air missile (SAM) was first revealed during the 1989 Paris Air Show. The launch unit is available in both towed and self-propelled arrangement.
 
Variants
- PL-9: air-to-air missile
 
Technical Data
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Launcher unit
The main component of the towed PL-9C station is the launcher unit, which is carried on a two-wheeled A-frame trailer. When in the firing position, the wheels are removed from the ground and the trailer is stabilised on four adjustable outriggers. The launcher consists of a large rectangular unit carrying two missiles on each side ready to be fire.
Missile
The missile is fitted with a cryogenic liquid nitrogen gas-cooled IR seeker capable of +/-40 degree off boresight angles. Flight control is by long span pointed delta fins at the front of the missile with Sidewinder-type slipstream driven rollerons on the aft tail fin surfaces to prevent roll and so enhance the operation of the guidance system. The missile has a maximum effective range of 35 km and an altitude limit of 6.5 km. The single-shot hit probability for a single missile launch at an approaching target is 90%.
Radar and control components.
The PL9C launcher unit is associated to target acquisition and radar and electro-optical director mounted on a 6x6 WZ551 armoured vehicle personnel carrier or to the AF902 fire control radar which is equipped with an X-Band search radar, a C-Band Search/Tracking radar, a Ka-Band tracking radar and electro-optical system with TV tracking range, IR tracking range and laser range finder.
Mobility
The mobile PL9C SHORAD is normally towed by a 4x4 light tactical vehicle or military truck.
Operations
The launcher unit is supported by a range of truck-mounted ground equipment for maintenance and missile testing.
 
Specifications
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Type
Short range ground-to-air missile system
Country users
China
a
a
a
Designer Country
China
Weight launcher unit
? kg
a
Dimensions launcher unit
Length, ? m; Width, ? m; Height, ? m
Type of engaged targets
helicopter, fighter aircraft, cruise missile
Missile
Weight: 115 kg
Weight Warhead: 12 kg
Warhead type : HE
Flight speed: Mach 2.1
Range
Range: 500 m - 22,000 m
Guidance system
infrared-homing seeker head unit, which utilises proportional navigation guidance techniques.
Missile dimensions
Length: 2.9 m; Diameter: 0.157 m; Wingspan: 0.65m
 
Details View
 
PL-9C SHORAD Short range ground-to-air missile technical data sheet specifications pictures information description intelligence photos images video identification air defense system China army industry military technology Norinco
PL-9C SHORAD Short range ground-to-air missile technical data sheet specifications pictures information description intelligence photos images video identification air defense system China army industry military technology Norinco
 
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