美国海军的AIM-174B远程空对空导弹远远超过中国的PL-15导弹, 在南海提供战略优势. US Navy's AIM-174B long-range air-to-air missile outranges China's PL-15 missile, offering a strategic advantage in the South China Sea.

美国海军的AIM-174B远程空对空导弹来自Raytheon SM-6防空导弹,射程可达400公里,超过了中国的PL-15导弹。 The US Navy's AIM-174B long-range air-to-air missile, derived from the Raytheon SM-6 air defense missile, has a range of up to 400 km, surpassing China's PL-15 missile. 这一扩大的射程使美国喷气式飞机能够与航空母舰保持较安全的距离,同时以中国高价值资产为目标。 This enhanced range allows US jets to maintain a safer distance from aircraft carriers while targeting Chinese high-value assets. 导弹与澳大利亚飞机的兼容性及其成本效益使其在南中国海具有重大优势,有可能改变中国的行为,并消除其在本区域的空中优势。 The missile's compatibility with Australia's aircraft and its cost-effectiveness make it a significant advantage in the South China Sea, potentially altering Chinese behavior and erasing their aerial advantage in the region.