Ching-Kuo

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.

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