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PL-11 (missile)larger figure on 0 of 2
Popeye (missile)larger figure on 2 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source3.7 m (12 ft 2 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | PL-11 (missile) | Popeye (missile) |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Mach 4[source] | — |
| Type | air-to-air missile[source] | Air-to-surface missile SLCM[source] |
| Place of origin | People's Republic of China[source] | Israel[source] |
| Used by | People's Republic of China[source] | See Operators[source] |
4.82 m (15 ft 10 in)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Warhead |
|---|
High explosive blast-fragmentation[source] |
340 kg (750 lb) blast fragmentation or 360 kg (790 lb) I-800 penetrating[source] |
| Engine | Solid fuel rocket[source] | Single-stage Solid-fuel rocket[source] |
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| Guidance system | Semi-active radar homing[source] | Inertial plus IIR or TV[source] |
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| Launch platform | aerial[source] | Fixed-wing aircraft, Dolphin class submarine (Popeye Turbo SLCM)[source] |
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| In service | — | 1985–present[source] |
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| Designer | — | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems[source] |
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| Manufacturer | — | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Lockheed Martin[source] |
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| Guidance | — | Inertial plus imaging infrared or TV[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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