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Hsiung Feng I Taiwanese Short-Range Cruise Missile

Hsiung Feng I

Cruise Missile
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Hsiung Feng I Taiwanese Short-Range Cruise Missile
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Hsiung Feng I Taiwanese Short-Range Cruise Missile (A)TRADOC ODIN WEG
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Basic Information
Name
Hsiung Feng I Taiwanese Short-Range Cruise Missile
Designation
Hsiung Feng I
Alternate Designation
Hsiung Feng I; HF-1; HF-1A; Brave Wind I
Equipment Type
Cruise Missile
Manufacturer
National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology
Date of Introduction
1979
Description

The Hsiung Feng I Taiwanese Short-Range Cruise Missile based on Israel’s Gabriel missile. They were the first variants developed within the Taiwanese Hsiung Feng missile family, and had a maximum range of 40 km. The Hsiung Feng I only saw two years of service before being replaced by the IA model. The Hsiung Feng IA left operational service in 2012.

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 I; HF-1; HF-1A; Brave Wind I
Type Short-Range Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
Manufacturer National Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology
Propulsion Solid-fuel
Maximum Speed 240 m/s
Maximum Range 40 km
Payload 150 kg high explosive, semi-armor piercing
Dimensions
Length 3.4 m
Diameter 0.34 m
Weight 537.5 kg
Image Sources
Notes https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/hsiung-feng-ia/;
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
3.4 m
Width
0.34 m
Height
—
Weight
537.5 kg
Operators (1)
Taiwan
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