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Tien Kung Ⅱ
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TienKungⅡ

Medium-Range SAM · Taiwan · 1990
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TienKungⅡ

Tien Kung Ⅱ
Tien Kung Ⅱ Photo: 玄史生 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
60
Altitude Coverage
65
Radar & Tracking
70
Engagement Capacity
55
Reaction Time
60
Mobility
75
ECCM
65
Multi-Target Capability
50
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Taiwan
CategoryMedium-Range SAM
EraCold War
In service1990
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
63
Medium-Range SAM MASS Rating
4/22
Cold War
39/123
All-Time
Medium-Range SAM · 10 axes scored
Range
60
Altitude Coverage
65
Radar & Tracking
70
Engagement Capacity
55
Reaction Time
60
Mobility
75
ECCM
65
Multi-Target Capability
50
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range sam category.
01 / Overview
Tien Kung Ⅱ
Country
Production
1990–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
63
medium-range sam category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range sam category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • System TypeSurface-to-air missile system
  • Service Entry Year1993
  • Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)Medium-range
  • MobileYes
  • Crew4
  • In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile8MOD.8
  • Missile / EffectorTien Kung II
  • Ready Missiles4
  • Maximum Range100 km
  • Minimum Range7 km
  • Maximum Altitude25,000 m
  • Minimum Altitude30 m
  • Missile Speed (Mach)3.5 Mach
  • Warhead TypeHE fragmentation
▣Guidance6MOD.6
◇Radar & Sensors7MOD.7
◆Gun (if applicable)1MOD.1
▤Mobility & Deployment4MOD.4
  • PlatformFixed and mobile launcher
  • Reaction Time5
  • Emplacement Time30
  • AmphibiousNo
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Operators1
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1990Production started
  2. 2000Entered service
36
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
Omni-directional protection provided by a missile system, enabling targets to be engaged from any angle.
Capability of a Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS) to operate effectively in adverse weather conditions, including rain, fog, or low visibility.
A missile guidance method where the projectile is directed by real-time commands from an external control source, such as an operator or tracking system, to intercept a target.
Fire-and-forget refers to a missile guidance system where the missile guides itself to its target after launch, requiring no further input from the operator.
Mobile: a capability indicating the MANPADS can be transported and operated by a single soldier or small team, enabling rapid deployment and relocation.
A missile guidance method where the launch platform tracks the target and relays updates to the missile in flight.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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