Wan Chien
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
The Wan Chien (Template:Zh) is an air to ground cruise missile developed and produced by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) of Taiwan.[1][2][3][4]
Design and development
It partly resembles the AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon and the Storm Shadow. Serial production was expected to start in 2015.[1][5] Full operational capability was declared in 2018. It is functional in both a ground strike role and a naval strike role.[6] The codename for the development and initial production of the Wan Chien was "Project God’s Axe" (神斧).[7]
After the completion of initial production NCSIST began working on a long range variant with a 400km range.[7]
Service history
The Wan Chien entered service in 2011. The primary launch platform is the AIDC F-CK-1 C/D.[8]
In 2022 annual production was approximately 50 missiles a year. Production was expected to end in 2024 but in 2023 funds were allocated to extend production of the improved version through 2028. [9]
General characteristics
- Platform: Aircraft launched
- Engine: Turbine[10]
- Range: 200 km,[1] 240 km[8]
- Guidance: GPS enabled[10]
See also
References
<templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" />
- ↑ a b c Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ a b Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ a b Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ a b Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Script error: No such module "Navbox". Template:Republic of China Air Force Template:National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) aircraft