NCSIST Chien Hsiang
The NCSIST Chien Hsiang (English "Rising Sword”) is a Taiwanese loitering munition developed by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology.
| NCSIST Chien Hsiang | |
|---|---|
 Launcher of Chien hsiang loitering munition | |
| Type | Loitering munition |
| Place of origin | Taiwan |
| 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 |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
Guidance system | EO and Inertial |
Launch platform | Box launcher |
| Transport | Tractor trailer |
Overview
The Chien Hsiang is two meters wide, and 1.2 meters long. It will feature an electro-optical/infrared payload as well as a possible anti-radiation payload.[1] 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.[2] The Chien Hsiang has a reported loiter time of 100 hours and a top speed of 185 km/h.[3]
History
The Chien Hsiang was first exhibited in 2017 at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition.[4] 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.[5]
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.[6]
Launcher
The Chien Hsiang launcher is a trailer mounting twelve box launchers.[1]
See also
References
- Everington, Keoni (21 October 2019). "Taiwan building fleet of Kamikaze drones to counter attack by China". www.taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- Wong, Kelvin. "TADTE 2019: Taiwan's NCSIST rolls out indigenous anti-radiation loitering munition". www.janes.com. Janes. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- Cole, J. Michael (17 August 2017). "Taiwanese Military Unveils New Equipment at Defense Trade Show". Taiwan Sentinel. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- Cole, J. Michael (30 June 2019). "How Taiwan Can Defend Its Coastline Against China". National Interest. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- Liao, George (19 June 2019). "Taiwan military to spend NT$80 billion on anti-radiation drone fleet". Taiwan News. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- Tien-pin, Lo; Chin, Jonathan. "MND details missile program schedule". taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
