Ching-Kuo
Maiden Flight: Sunday, May 28, 1989
IOC: January 1994
Total Production: 131
Also Known As
F-CK-1A (single seat aircraft)
F-CK-1B (two-seat aircraft)
IDF (Indigenous Defensive Fighter)
Shiang-Seng (IDF C/D version)
Origin
Taiwan
Contractor/s
AIDC
Guided Missiles:
AGM-65B Maverick
Hsiung Feng II
Bombs:
GBU-12 Paveway II
Guns & Missile Launchers:
M61A1
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Description:
The Ching-Kuo is a light multi-role, single/twin-seat fighter developed by AIDC to meet the requirements of the Taiwanese government for an Indigenous Defensive Fighter (IDF). The IDF program was born in 1982 to provide a credible fighter aircraft to the Taiwanese Air Force after the US arms embargo. The IDF prototype first flew on May 28, 1989. The first production aircraft was delivered to the Republic of China Air Force in January 1994. Production ceased in 1999 with approximately 200+ aircraft build by AIDC. The IDF C/D (single/twin-seat), also known as the Shiang-Seng, is an improved version with enhanced performance and improved equipment being developed by AIDC. The IDF C/D will be delivered to Taiwan's Air Force as both new-build and upgraded aircraft.
Externally, the IDF has some traits from the F-16, F/A-18 and Rafale aircraft. General Dynamics worked closely with AIDC in the IDF aircraft development. The twin-engine aircraft is powered by TFE1040, also known as F125, engines each rated at 9,400-lb with afterburning. The Golden Dragon 53 radar is based on the AN/APG-67 and APG-66 and provides air-to-air and air-to-surface modes. The weapons package includes a 20mm M61A1 cannon, dumb bombs, cluster munitions, GBU-12 laser guided bombs, Mavericks, Hsiung Feng II anti-ship missiles, Sky Sword I and Sky Sword II air-to-air missiles. Overall, the IDF fighter has been designed to perform air defense, anti-ship and ground attack missions.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 1 or 2 in tandem seat
Guns: Main Gun Caliber 20 mm
Dimensions: Height 4.7 m, Length 14.2 m, Wing Area 24 square meter, Wingspan 8.5 m
Weights: Max Weight 12,245 kg (26,995 lb), Min Weight 6,485 kg (14,297 lb)
Engine/s Performance: Thrust 18,800 lb (8,528 kg)
Performance: Ceiling 54,000 ft (16,459 m), Climb Rate 50,000 fpm (), Top Speed 1,295 kph (805 mph)
Other: Number of Engines 2
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Taiwan / 131