thumb|An Iranian PL-7 missile
The PL-7 () is the PRC version of the French Magic R.550 short-range air-to-air missile. It is a short-range, infrared homing missile used by Chinese fighter aircraft. It was designed by Wu Shendao, and produced at the Factory 331 (Zhuzhou Aeroengine factory) (中国株洲航空发动机厂).
Specifications
- Length - 2.74 m
- Diameter - 157 mm
- Wingspan - 0.66 m
- Weight - 89 kg
- Warhead - 12.5 kg
- Speed - Mach 2.5
- Range - 0.5 to 14 km
- Guidance - Infrared homing
Operational history
[[File:Bangladesh Air Force F-7BG carrying PL-7 missile.jpg|thumb|Bangladesh Air Force F-7BG carrying PL-7 missile
Operators
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- Bangladesh Air Force