Wan Chien Taiwanese Medium-Range Cruise Missile
Wan Chien
Subsonic Cruise Missile
Other
Basic Information
Name
Wan Chien Taiwanese Medium-Range Cruise Missile
Designation
Wan Chien
Alternate Designation
Wan Chien; Ten Thousand Swords
Equipment Type
Subsonic Cruise Missile
Manufacturer
National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology
Date of Introduction
2011
Description
The Wan Chien is an air-to-ground, subsonic cruise missile developed by Taiwan. The missile program first came to light in 2005 and is currently operational in small numbers.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
240.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Subsonic Cruise Missile
Basing
Air-launched
Range
240 km
Payload
350 kg submunitions, high explosive, semi-armor piercing
Length
3.5 m
Diameter
0.63 m
LaunchWeight
650 kg
Status
Operational
InService
2011-Present
Details
Country of Origin
Taiwan
Category
Short-Range Cruise Missiles (SRCM) (Less than 600 km)
Air > Short-Range Cruise Missiles (SRCM) (Less than 600 km)
Filter Label
W
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/wan-chien/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
3.5 m
Width
0.63 m
Height
—
Weight
650 kg
Operators (1)
Taiwan
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