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F-CK-1 Ching-kuo
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F-CK-1Ching-kuo

Multirole Fighters · Taiwan · 1994
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F-CK-1Ching-kuo

F-CK-1 Ching-kuo
F-CK-1 Ching-kuo Photo: O8447 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
75
Air-to-Air Capability
70
Air-to-Ground Capability
65
Avionics
70
Range & Payload
60
Speed & Agility
75
Survivability
70
Reliability
75
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Taiwan
CategoryMultirole Fighters
EraPost-Cold War
In service1994–2000
Operators1 countries
Quantity137
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
70
Multirole Fighters MASS Rating
19/25
Post-Cold War
48/88
All-Time
Multirole Fighters · 10 axes scored
Versatility
75
Air-to-Air Capability
70
Air-to-Ground Capability
65
Avionics
70
Range & Payload
60
Speed & Agility
75
Survivability
70
Reliability
75
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
F-CK-1 Ching-kuo
Country
Production
1994–2000
Quantity
137
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · POST-COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
70
multirole fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multirole fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1989
  • Service Entry Year1992
  • Crew1
  • Primary RoleMultirole fighter
  • Generation4th generation
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine TypeHoneywell/ITEC F125-GA-100
  • Engine ModelGarrett TFE1042
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)26.8
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)42.1
  • Thrust-to-Weight1.1
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel2,500 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed1,290 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)1.8 Mach
  • Cruise Speed900 km/h
  • Stall Speed185 km/h
  • Service Ceiling16,800 m
  • Ferry Range1,100 km
  • Combat Radius600 km
  • Rate of Climb254 m/s
  • G-Limit7.5
  • Takeoff Run360 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length14.21 m
  • Wingspan9 m
  • Height4.42 m
  • Wing Area24.2
  • Empty Weight6,500 kg
  • Loaded Weight9,072 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight12,247 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built137
  • Operators1
  • Variants4
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1990
  • Production End2000
  • Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1994Production started
  2. 2000Production ended
32
years in service
6
years in production
137
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 137units
137active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
A helmet-mounted display system that allows pilots to aim weapons by looking at targets, tracking head movements to direct sensors or weapons.
Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a passive sensor system that detects and tracks airborne targets by their heat signatures without emitting radiation.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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