NCSIST Teng Yun
| NCSIST Teng Yun | |
|---|---|
| Role | Reconnaissance and Strike UAV |
| Manufacturer | National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology |
| First flight | Before 2018 |
| Status | In development |
The Teng Yun (e.g “Cloud Rider”) is a UAV under development by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology.
Overview
The Teng Yun is a medium UCAV with a resemblance to the American MQ-1 Predator. It is compatible with the AGM-114 Hellfire. The 2019 defense budget allocated funds to build a significant number of Teng Yun systems.[1]
Development
A prototype was exhibited at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition in 2015. An updated model with underwing hard points was exhibited in 2017.[2]
In 2018 a Teng Yun being tested was observed by residents of Taitung. Taiwan’s Air Force declined to procure the platform over concerns about the reliability of its electronic systems.[3] In response NCSIST introduced an improved model with enhanced thrust, greater-range, more payloads, an enhanced flight control system, and a triple-backup power system. NCSIST has announced that the improved the version of the Teng Yun would commence testing in Jan. 2020 with combat testing to be conducted in 2021.[4]
General characteristics
- Primary Function: reconnaissance and strike UAV
- Power Plant: turboprop
- Range: >1,000km[5]
- Endurance: 24 hours[5]
- Ceiling: 25,000 feet[5]
See also
References
- ^ Morgan, Scott. "Taiwan plans military drone fleet to protect coast". www.taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ Ng, JR (August 2019). "Asia-Pacific Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Directory 2018". Asia Military Review: 14–27. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ Strong, Matthew. "Taiwan tests largest domestic drone above Taitung". www.taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ and Emerson Lim, Matt Yu. "Taiwan to show off indigenous MALE drone at Defense Exhibition". focustaiwan.tw. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ a b c "Taiwan Unveils New UAV Development". en.c4defence.com. C4 Defense. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
