China integrates PL-17 long-range air-to-air missiles onto its J-10C fighter fleet, according to imagery released May 11. The upgrade allows the multirole aircraft to utilize the missile's estimated 500 km range through sensor network support.
Images released on May 11 indicate that China's J-10C fighter aircraft have been equipped with PL-17 long-range air-to-air missiles, a capability previously limited to J-16 aircraft.
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