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13-06-2004, 04:10
Ching Kuo IDF-E
http://www.gchjs.com/zhwq/fc-1.jpg
The Ching Kuo was CK-ROC's first indigenous defence fighter, from which the name of this coporation is derived. Although the original is no longer in production, an export version of the Ching Kuo has recently entered full production. With a focus on cost-effectiveness, the price tag is very low.
The CK-IDF-E is a small point defence fighter. Compared to the original, it is faster, slightly larger, possesses superior manuverability, has a superior thrust-weight ratio, and has a much smaller radar cross section, as well as many other improvements. Airframe upgrades in accordance with CK-ROC advances have resulted in the development of a very small internal bay capable holding up to 6 AMRAAM equivalents. Up to 10,000lbs
(5,000kg) of ordinance and fuel can be carried on wing pylons with a full internal bay. Not bad considering the IDF-E's empty weight is only 6 tonnes, due to a lightweight composite airframe. Radar Cross section has been reduced by covering the fighter with DuRAM, reducing RCS to approximately 0.1m^2.
The two TF-1042 turbofans on the original has been replaced with a low-bypass single TN-2 for ease of maintenance, with slightly more power than the original and capable of 2D thrust vectoring providing STOL and greater manuverability, as well as limited supercruise in air superiority configuration at Mach 1.25.
The IDF-E uses an lightweight radar system. The LPI radar has a frontal range of 150km and a rear range of 120km. This radar is much lighter than those on equivalent aircraft, while still having the range to guide BVR missiles if neccesary, as well as being cost-effective.
Function: Point Defence Fighter
Length: 15.2m
Wingspan: 8.6m
Max Weight : 33,000lbs
Thrust: Single engine @ 25,000lbs
Propulsion: TN-2 2D thrust-vectored turbofans
Speed: Mach 1.2 Cruise, 1.8 Max
Combat radius: 440nm
Armaments:
Internal : 6 BVRAAM equivalents
External: Up to 10,000lbs on wing pylons
Cost: $17m
OOC: Based on the cost of the original large order of FC-1s at $10m, I figure if it's built in China that cost could be achieved. Yes, that photo is an FC-1
http://www.gchjs.com/zhwq/fc-1.jpg
The Ching Kuo was CK-ROC's first indigenous defence fighter, from which the name of this coporation is derived. Although the original is no longer in production, an export version of the Ching Kuo has recently entered full production. With a focus on cost-effectiveness, the price tag is very low.
The CK-IDF-E is a small point defence fighter. Compared to the original, it is faster, slightly larger, possesses superior manuverability, has a superior thrust-weight ratio, and has a much smaller radar cross section, as well as many other improvements. Airframe upgrades in accordance with CK-ROC advances have resulted in the development of a very small internal bay capable holding up to 6 AMRAAM equivalents. Up to 10,000lbs
(5,000kg) of ordinance and fuel can be carried on wing pylons with a full internal bay. Not bad considering the IDF-E's empty weight is only 6 tonnes, due to a lightweight composite airframe. Radar Cross section has been reduced by covering the fighter with DuRAM, reducing RCS to approximately 0.1m^2.
The two TF-1042 turbofans on the original has been replaced with a low-bypass single TN-2 for ease of maintenance, with slightly more power than the original and capable of 2D thrust vectoring providing STOL and greater manuverability, as well as limited supercruise in air superiority configuration at Mach 1.25.
The IDF-E uses an lightweight radar system. The LPI radar has a frontal range of 150km and a rear range of 120km. This radar is much lighter than those on equivalent aircraft, while still having the range to guide BVR missiles if neccesary, as well as being cost-effective.
Function: Point Defence Fighter
Length: 15.2m
Wingspan: 8.6m
Max Weight : 33,000lbs
Thrust: Single engine @ 25,000lbs
Propulsion: TN-2 2D thrust-vectored turbofans
Speed: Mach 1.2 Cruise, 1.8 Max
Combat radius: 440nm
Armaments:
Internal : 6 BVRAAM equivalents
External: Up to 10,000lbs on wing pylons
Cost: $17m
OOC: Based on the cost of the original large order of FC-1s at $10m, I figure if it's built in China that cost could be achieved. Yes, that photo is an FC-1