Summary
The AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing[1] (Chinese: 中興) was a turboprop-powered military trainer aircraft produced in Taiwan (Republic of China).
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| T-CH-1 at the RoC Air Force Museum in Ganshan | |
| Role | Trainer |
| National origin | Taiwan (Republic of China) |
| Manufacturer | Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation |
| First flight | 23 November 1973 |
| Status | Retired |
| Primary user | Republic of China Air Force |
| Number built | 52 |
| Developed from | North American T-28 Trojan |
Development edit
Development of the T-CH-1 began in November 1970. Based on the North American T-28 Trojan training aircraft, the T-CH-1 had a low-wing monoplane design with tricycle landing gear and two seats in tandem. By September 1973, the first prototype had been completed and on 23 November 1973, it made its first flight. A second prototype, able to carry weaponry, was also produced, and completed its first flight on 27 November 1974. Alongside the two prototypes, a further 50 aircraft were ordered for the Republic of China Air Force, with the final aircraft delivered in late 1981.[2][3][4]
Variants edit
- T-CH-1 Chung Hsing : Two-seat basic trainer, light attack aircraft for the Republic of China Air Force.
- A-CH-1 : Two-seat weapons training aircraft for the Republic of China Air Force.
- R-CH-1 : Two-seat reconnaissance aircraft for the Republic of China Air Force.
Operators edit
Specifications edit
Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1980–81[5]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 10.26 m (33 ft 8 in)
- Wingspan: 12.19 m (40 ft 0 in)
- Height: 3.66 m (12 ft 0 in)
- Wing area: 25.18 m2 (271.0 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 6:1
- Airfoil: NACA 64-2A215
- Empty weight: 2,608 kg (5,750 lb)
- Gross weight: 3,402 kg (7,500 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 5,057 kg (11,149 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 963 L (212 imp gal; 254 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Avco Lycoming T53-L-701 turboprop, 1,082 kW (1,451 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 590 km/h (370 mph, 320 kn) at 15,000 ft (4,600 m)
- Cruise speed: 310 km/h (200 mph, 170 kn) at 15,000 ft (4,600 m) (econ cruise)
- Stall speed: 93 km/h (58 mph, 50 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 690 km/h (430 mph, 370 kn)
- Range: 2,010 km (1,250 mi, 1,090 nmi) (with maximum fuel)
- Service ceiling: 9,800 m (32,000 ft)
- Rate of climb: 17 m/s (3,400 ft/min)
See also edit
Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References edit
- ^ https://www.aidc.com.tw/en/news/173
- ^ "T-CH-1 Basic Trainer (1970~1981)". AIDC. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ Taylor, John W. R. (John William Ransom) (1985). Jane's all the world's aircraft, 1980-1981. Internet Archive. London : Jane's Yearbooks. p. 177. ISBN 978-0-7106-0821-5.
- ^ Taylor, John W. R. (John William Ransom) (1984). Jane's all the world's aircraft, 1984-85. Internet Archive. London : Jane's. p. 203. ISBN 978-0-7106-0801-7.
- ^ Taylor 1980, pp. 176–177.
- Taylor, John W.R., ed. (1980). Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1980-81. London: Jane's Publishing. ISBN 0-7106-0705-9.
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 44.
External links edit
- AIDC T-CH-1 official web page