NCSIST Hsiung Feng III
Type: Anti-Ship Missile
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Taiwan
Manufacturer: AIDC (Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation)
Overview
Taiwanese indigenous supersonic anti-ship missile providing critical sea denial capability against Chinese invasion fleet. Hsiung Feng III (HF-3) developed domestically achieving supersonic speed through ramjet propulsion. Features Mach 2+ terminal speed complicating interception, sea-skimming profile, 130-150 km range, 180-225 kg warhead. Launched from coastal batteries, fast attack craft, potentially aircraft. Represents Taiwanese asymmetric capability threatening Chinese amphibious ships and warships. Combat-proven reliability through extensive testing. Continuous production provides stockpile for sustained operations. Critical for Taiwanese sea denial strategy making invasion costly. Complements subsonic Hsiung Feng II providing high-low mix. Future developments include extended range variants and integration on additional platforms. Demonstrates Taiwanese indigenous missile capability achieving performance matching foreign systems.
Technical Specifications
| guidance | Active radar + INS |
|---|---|
| length_m | 4.8 |
| range_km | 130 |
| weight_kg | 680 |
| propulsion | Solid rocket booster + ramjet sustainer |
| warhead_kg | 180 |
| launch_modes | Ship, land, air (F-16/Mirage) |
| max_speed_mach | 2 |
Operators
- Taiwan
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