Source: China Times Network
Last week, Pakistan reportedly shot down an Indian Air Force Dassault Rafale fighter jet with a Chengdu J-10C fighter jet. Former Deputy Commander of the Air Force, General Zhang Yantan, stated on the 17th that the export version of the PL-15 air-to-air missile has a range of 145 kilometers, but in actual combat, it can reach 181.5 kilometers. "This is due to the 'potential energy' and 'kinetic energy' of the aircraft itself adding to the missile after launch, allowing it to achieve greater speed and range," sparking discussions.
On the 17th, Zhang Yantan appeared on a political talk show on CTI News, stating that the combat capabilities of the Pakistani Air Force have been verified, successfully applying their training outcomes to repel the Indian Air Force, demonstrating the maturity of their military integration and operational capabilities.
Zhang Yantan pointed out that the Pakistani Air Force undergoes rigorous training during peacetime and can effectively convert their training content into combat power in actual operations. He used the Chinese J-10 fighter jet as an example to explain, emphasizing that its true advantage lies in the weapons it carries and tactical applications. He stated that if the J-10 is equipped with four PL-15 air-to-air missiles and launches them at high altitude and high speed, it will greatly enhance the missile's range and hit rate.
He mentioned that the export version of the PL-15 has a range of 145 kilometers, but in actual combat, it can reach 181.5 kilometers. This is because the "potential energy" and "kinetic energy" of the aircraft itself add to the missile after launch, allowing it to achieve greater speed and range. He further analyzed that India performed poorly in intelligence gathering and battlefield awareness and lacked effective countermeasures, resulting in Pakistan gaining air superiority.
In addition, Zhang Yantan mentioned that the application of low-orbit artificial satellites is also a key factor in the battlefield. These satellites can provide real-time battlefield information, enhancing the coordinated combat capability of the PL-15 and J-10, forming a complete strike chain. He believes that under such military integration, the Indian Air Force has virtually "no defense," only able to endure attacks.
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