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PL-12larger figure on 1 of 2
Popeye (missile)larger figure on 1 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Configuration
| Specification | PL-12 | Popeye (missile) |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Mach 4+[source] | — |
| Type | Medium-range, active radar homing air-to-air BVR missile[source] | Air-to-surface missile SLCM[source] |
| Place of origin | People's Republic of China[source] | Israel[source] |
| In service | 2005-present[source] | 1985–present[source] |
Wingspan
Single source198 cm (78 in)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Used by |
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People's Liberation Army Air Force People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force Pakistan Air Force Myanmar Air Force[source] |
See Operators[source] |
| Engine | Dual thrust solid fuel rocket[source] | Single-stage Solid-fuel rocket[source] |
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| Guidance system | Active radar homing[source] | Inertial plus IIR or TV[source] |
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| Launch platform | Aircraft[source] | Fixed-wing aircraft, Dolphin class submarine (Popeye Turbo SLCM)[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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| Warhead | — | 340 kg (750 lb) blast fragmentation or 360 kg (790 lb) I-800 penetrating[source] |
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| Guidance | — | Inertial plus imaging infrared or TV[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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