Wan Chien
The Wan Chien is an air to ground cruise missile developed and produced by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) of Taiwan.
Wan Chien
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The Wan Chien is an air to ground cruise missile developed and produced by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) of Taiwan.
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Key facts
• Is Missile — yes • Name — Wan Chien • Origin — Taiwan • Type — Air-launched cruise missile Air-to-ground missile • Service — 2011 – present • Used By — Republic of China Air Force • Manufacturer — National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology • Engine — Turbofan • Weight — 1433 lb • Length — 138 in • Diameter — 24 in • Wingspan — 59 in • Speed — subsonic • Vehicle Range — 240 km 400 km (Upgraded version) • Filling — 350kg of submunitions • Guidance — GPS and inertial guidance
Design and development
Design and development
It partly resembles the AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon and the Storm Shadow. Serial production was expected to start in 2015. Full operational capability was declared in 2018. It is functional in both a ground strike role and a naval strike role. The codename for the development and initial production of the Wan Chien was "Project God’s Axe" (神斧). After the completion of initial production NCSIST began working on a long range variant with a 400km range.
Service history
Service history
The Wan Chien entered service in 2011. The primary launch platform is the AIDC F-CK-1 C/D. 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.
General characteristics
General characteristics
• Platform: Aircraft launched • Engine: Turbine • Range: 200 km, 240 km • Guidance: GPS enabled
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Wan Chien was manufactured by National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology. Recorded as a kind of aerial bomb.
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