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Hsiung Feng II Taiwanese Short-Range Cruise Missile

Hsiung Feng III

Cruise Missile
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Basic Information
Name
Hsiung Feng II Taiwanese Short-Range Cruise Missile
Designation
Hsiung Feng III
Alternate Designation
Hsiung Feng III; HF-3; Brave Wind III
Equipment Type
Cruise Missile
Manufacturer
National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology
Date of Introduction
1990
Description

The Hsiung Feng II Taiwanese Short-Range Cruise Missile is a Taiwanese subsonic anti-ship cruise missile. It is the second variant developed within the Taiwan’s Hsiung Feng series, and has a range of 100-120 km. An extended-range variant is in development.

Variants
Kung Feng I Prototype only. Never entered service.
Kung Feng II Prototype only. Never entered service.
Kung Feng III 126mm x 40 round launcher mounted on trailer.
Kung Feng IV 126mm x 40 (2x20 round) launcher mounted on CM-21 APC used by the ROC Army.
Kung Feng IV 126mm x 40 (2x20 round) launcher mounted on LVTP-5 used by the ROC Marines.
Kung Feng V Experimental version that did not enter service.
Kung Feng VI 117mm x 45 round launcher mounted on M52A1 truck. 2 types of rockets, A version carries either HE warhead or WP. B version came with air burst fuse and 6,400 6.4mm size steel balls, covering 30,000 sq. meters.
Kung Feng Sea Naval version, mounted on destroyers to launch ECM chaff.
System
Alternate Designation Hsiung Feng III; HF-3; Brave Wind III
Type Short-Range Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
Manufacturer National Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology
Propulsion Solid-propellant booster, turbojet engine
Maximum Speed 270-290 m/s
Maximum Range 100-120 km
Payload 225 kg, Semi-armor piercing High Explosive, Fragmentation
Dimensions
Length 4.9 m
Diameter 0.40 m
Weight 695 kg
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
H
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
4.9 m
Width
0.4 m
Height
Weight
695 kg
Operators (1)
Taiwan
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