AIDC AT-3 Tsu Chiang
Summary
| Category | Training aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| First flight | 16 September 1980 |
| Year of introduction | 1984 |
| Number produced | 62 units |
Description
The AIDC AT-3 Tsu Chiang is a military aircraft developed by the Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) in Taiwan. It was designed as a versatile trainer and light attack aircraft primarily built for the Republic of China Air Force. The Tsu Chiang has a low-wing monoplane configuration, powered by a single turbofan engine. It features a tandem cockpit arrangement for the pilot and instructor, with modern avionics and systems to facilitate training operations. The aircraft has the capability to carry various weapons and external stores, enabling it to perform light attack missions. The Tsu Chiang has seen deployment in the Republic of China Air Force for training purposes and limited combat operations.
Technical specifications
| Version: AT-3A Tzu-Chiang | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h (562 mph) |
| Wing area | 21.9 m² (236.1 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m (34.3 ft) |
| Height | 4.4 m (14.3 ft) |
| Length | 12.9 m (42.3 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 14650 m (48064 ft) |
| Empty weight | 3856 kg (8501 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7940 kg (17505 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turbojets Honeywell TFE731-2 delivering 1588 kgp |
| Ejection seat | Martin-Baker Mk 10 |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Taiwan | 47 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
Armament
Missiles payload:
- Air-to-Air Short-Range Chungshan Tien-Chien I TC-1 Sky Sword 1
- Air-to-Air Short-Range Raytheon AIM-9 Sidewinder
Bombs payload:
- Cluster Mk 20 Mod 0 Rockeye
- Low-Drag Mk 82
- Low-Drag Mk 84
Photo of AT-3 Tsu Chiang
Credits: 玄史生