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AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo

AIDC · Air Superiority / Multi-Role Fighter · Taiwan · Modern (1992–2009)

AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo — Air Superiority / Multi-Role Fighter
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The AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo, commonly known as the Indigenous Defense Fighter (IDF), is a multirole combat aircraft named after Chiang Ching-kuo, the late president of the Republic of China. The aircraft made its first flight in 1989. It entered service with Republic of China Air Force (Taiwan) in 1992. All 130 production aircraft were manufactured by 1999.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Fighter
Domain
Defence
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
Taiwan
Manufacturer
AIDC
Operator
Republic of China Air Force
Primary Role
Air Superiority / Multi-Role Fighter
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1994
Produced
130
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$35M
Propulsion
Turbofan
Engine
2x ITEC F125-70 turbofan
Thrust / Power
9,460 lbf each (with AB)
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
46.9
Wingspan (ft)
28.6
Empty Weight (lb)
14300
MTOW (lb)
27998
Service Ceiling (ft)
55000
Range (mi)
690
Max Speed (mph)
1145
Max Speed (Mach)
1.8
Armament
1x 20mm M61A1 Vulcan; 2x TC-2 (Sky Sword II) MRAAM; 2x TC-1 (Sky Sword I) SRAAM; AGM-65 Maverick; Mk 82 bombs