Engineering:NCSIST Chien Hsiang
| NCSIST Chien Hsiang | |
|---|---|
 Launcher of Chien hsiang loitering munition | |
| Type | Loitering munition |
| Place of origin | Taiwan |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Republic of China Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 1,200 mm (47 in) |
| Width | 2,000 mm (79 in) |
| Wingspan | 2,000 mm (79 in) |
| Propellant | Liquid fuel |
Operational range | 1000 km[1] |
| Speed | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
Guidance system | EO, inertial, and anti-radiation homing |
Launch platform | Box launcher |
| Transport | Tractor trailer |
The NCSIST Chien Hsiang (Taiwanese: kiàm-siông; English "Rising Sword”) is a Taiwanese anti-radiation loitering munition developed and produced by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology.
Overview
The Chien Hsiang is two meters wide, and 1.2 meters long.[2] It has a delta wing and a pusher propeller.[3] The Chien Hsiang has a reported loiter time of 100 hours and a top speed of 185 km/h.[4] They are primarily intended to fill the anti-radiation weapon role targeting enemy radars, transmitters, and associated systems.[3]
While the Chien Hsiang is comparable to the Israeli IAI Harpy, NCSIST has said that any resemblance is purely coincidental and that the platform is entirely indigenous.[5]
A variant with a sensor ball mounted under its nose has been displayed.[3]
History
The Chien Hsiang was first exhibited in 2017 at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition.[6] In 2019 the Taiwan Air Force’s Air Defense and Missile Command announced a five year, NT$80b (US$2.54b) project to build up a full force of anti-radiation UAVs.[7]
In 2022, it was reported that Chien Hsiang production was ahead of schedule and initial procurement was expected to be completed by 2024 or 2025.[8]
Launcher
The main Chien Hsiang launch platform is a trailer mounting twelve box launchers.[2] It can also be launched from fixed positions and naval vessels.[9]
Variants
Decoy
Designed to confuse air defenses systems in conjunction with strike Chien Hsiangs.[10]
Anti-ship
Two Chien Hsiang derivatives with larger warheads were displayed in 2023.[10]
See also
- NCSIST Fire Cardinal
- Defense industry of Taiwan
References
- ↑ Trevithick, Joseph. "Rare Look At Taiwan’s Chien Hsiang Kamikaze Drone In Action". The Drive. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/rare-look-at-taiwans-chien-hsiang-kamikaze-drone-in-action.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Everington, Keoni (21 October 2019). "Taiwan building fleet of Kamikaze drones to counter attack by China". Taiwan News. https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3800110. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 TREVITHICK, JOSEPH (18 August 2023). "Rare Look At Taiwan's Chien Hsiang Kamikaze Drone In Action". The Drive. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/rare-look-at-taiwans-chien-hsiang-kamikaze-drone-in-action.
- ↑ Cole, J. Michael (17 August 2017). "Taiwanese Military Unveils New Equipment at Defense Trade Show". https://sentinel.tw/taiwan-tadte-2017-new/. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ↑ Wong, Kelvin. "TADTE 2019: Taiwan's NCSIST rolls out indigenous anti-radiation loitering munition". Janes. https://www.janes.com/article/90511/tadte-2019-taiwan-s-ncsist-rolls-out-indigenous-anti-radiation-loitering-munition. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ↑ Cole, J. Michael (30 June 2019). "How Taiwan Can Defend Its Coastline Against China". https://nationalinterest.org/feature/how-taiwan-can-defend-its-coastline-against-china-64861. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ↑ Liao, George (19 June 2019). "Taiwan military to spend NT$80 billion on anti-radiation drone fleet". https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3727728. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ↑ Tien-pin, Lo; Chin, Jonathan (4 March 2022). "MND details missile program schedule". Taipei Times. https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2022/03/04/2003774171.
- ↑ HELFRICH, EMMA; ROGOWAY, TYLER (16 November 2022). "Taiwan Shows Off Its Radar-Killing Kamikaze Drones". The Drive. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/taiwan-shows-off-its-radar-killing-kamikaze-drones.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 DOMINGUEZ, GABRIEL (14 March 2023). "Taking page from Ukraine, Taiwan shows off new killer drones". Japan Times. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/03/14/asia-pacific/taiwan-drones-ukraine-china/.
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