Taiwan unveils hypersonic missile, capable of neutralizing Chinese ballistic missiles at an altitude of 230,000 feet.
Taiwan Unveils New Hypersonic Missile System: Chiang-Kong
Taiwan has unveiled a new hypersonic missile system, the Chiang-Kong, at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition. The system, developed entirely in Taiwan, is designed to intercept incoming tactical ballistic missiles and complement Taiwan's existing anti-missile defenses.
The Chiang-Kong missile employs a combination of inertial plus radar uplink in midcourse, switching to active seeker guidance in the terminal phase. This dual guidance system allows for precise tracking and interception of targets. The missile includes a mobile launcher, an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, and an engagement control unit.
The mobile launcher, capable of carrying four missiles in vertical launch canisters, features its own power supply for automatic testing, data monitoring, and rapid positioning before firing. The system's AESA radar, built domestically, uses solid-state transmit/receive modules and electronic steering to track and classify multiple targets.
The radar can uplink and downlink guidance data to the interceptor in flight and is designed to detect tactical ballistic missiles and guide interceptors in midcourse and terminal phases. During its terminal phase, the kill vehicle adjusts its trajectory to strike targets at altitudes of up to 230,000 feet (about 70 km or 40 miles).
Taiwan's military planners anticipate that any invasion scenario from China would likely begin with mass ballistic missile strikes. In response, Taiwan's armed forces have been seeking layered anti-missile systems to cope with 'huge barrages' of incoming fire. The new Chiang-Kong system is expected to provide a mid-tier capability against improved tactical ballistic missiles.
The Chiang-Kong missile uses a booster and a kill vehicle to reach hypersonic speeds of more than Mach 5. The warhead of the Chiang-Kong missile carries high-explosive fragments designed to destroy incoming missiles on impact.
As Taipei accelerates its military modernization program, the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) has invested heavily in indigenous defense projects. The Chiang-Kong missile system can form a multi-layer defense network with other missile systems.
In conclusion, the unveiling of the Chiang-Kong missile system marks a significant step forward in Taiwan's efforts to strengthen its anti-missile defenses. The system's hypersonic capabilities and dual guidance system make it a valuable asset in deterring potential threats and protecting Taiwan's sovereignty.
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