AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
AIDC · Taiwan · first flew 1973 · light aircraft
The AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing was a turboprop-powered military trainer aircraft produced in Taiwan.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turboprop, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.26 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane with two seats in tandem
- Tricycle landing gear
- Single turboprop in the nose, developed from the North American T-28 Trojan
A tandem two-seat, low-wing turboprop trainer with tricycle landing gear and a single engine, 10.26 m long with a 12.19 m wingspan.
Specifications
- The AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a length of 10.26 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.19 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 590 km/h (367 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Development began in November 1970, based on the North American T-28 Trojan. The first prototype flew on 23 November 1973, and a weapon-carrying second prototype first flew on 27 November 1974.
Variants
The T-CH-1 was a two-seat basic trainer and light attack aircraft. The A-CH-1 was a weapons trainer and the R-CH-1 a reconnaissance version.
Where you'll see it
Fifty aircraft were ordered for the Republic of China Air Force alongside the two prototypes, with the final delivery in late 1981.
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