Yun Feng
| Yun Feng | |
|---|---|
| Type | Long-range cruise missile |
| Place of origin |  Republic of China |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2014- (projected) |
| Used by | Republic of China Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology |
| No. built | 500 (projected) |
| Specifications | |
Operational range | 15,000 kilometres (9,300 mi) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4+ |
The Yun Feng ("Cloud Peak") is a long-range surface-to-surface cruise missile currently being developed by the Republic of China, scheduled for production in 2014.
Design and development
Developed by the Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology,[1] design specifications for the Yun Feng call for a range of over 15,000 kilometres (9,300 mi) at supersonic speeds of over Mach 4+; the missile entered service and was deployed in 2014.[2] The Yung Feng is stated as being a response to the modernization of the People's Republic of China's submarine-launched ballistic missiles.[2]
It was stated that production of the missile would begin anytime.[1] however the Ministry of National Defense denied reports of the missile's development. It is a futuristic development to stay in military power balance with competing countries.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Taiwan to aim missiles at China ". March 18, 2013. Brisbane, Queensland: The Courier-Mail. Accessed 2013-03-19.
- ^ a b Minnick, Wendell. (January 18, 2013). "Taiwan Working On New 'Cloud Peak' Missile". Springfield, VA: Defense News. Accessed 2013-03-19.