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{{Short description|Taiwanese trainer aircraft}}
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The '''AIDC T-CH-1 ''Chung Hsing''''' was a [[turboprop]]-powered military [[trainer aircraft]] produced in [[Taiwan|Taiwan (Republic of China)]].
The '''AIDC T-CH-1 ''Chung Hsing'''''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.aidc.com.tw/en/news/173
|title=AIDC Privatization Anniversary Press Conference
|website=aidc.com.tw |publisher=Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC)
|date=14 Aug 2014 |access-date=5 Sep 2024}}</ref> ({{zh|中興}}) was a [[turboprop]]-powered military [[trainer aircraft]] produced in [[Taiwan|Taiwan (Republic of China)]].


==Development==
==Development==
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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=T-CH-1 Basic Trainer (1970~1981) |url=https://www.aidc.com.tw/en/military/tch1 |access-date=14 September 2023 |website=AIDC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Taylor |first=John W. R. (John William Ransom) |url=http://archive.org/details/janesallworldsai8081tayl |title=Jane's all the world's aircraft, 1980-1981 |date=1985 |publisher=London : Jane's Yearbooks |others=Internet Archive |isbn=978-0-7106-0821-5 |pages=177}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Taylor |first=John W. R. (John William Ransom) |url=http://archive.org/details/janesallworldsai8485john |title=Jane's all the world's aircraft, 1984-85 |date=1984 |publisher=London : Jane's |others=Internet Archive |isbn=978-0-7106-0801-7 |pages=203}}</ref>

Derived from the [[North American T-28 Trojan]] trainer, the first T-CH-1 [[prototype]] flew on 23 November 1973. A second prototype flew the following year. The T-CH-1 was a conventional, low-wing [[monoplane]] with tricycle [[Landing gear|undercarriage]] that accommodated the student and instructor in tandem.

Production of fifty aircraft for the [[Republic of China Air Force]] was spread out between March [[1976 in aviation|1976]] and [[1981 in aviation|1981]].

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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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* {{cite book |title=Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1980-81 |last=Taylor|first= John W.R. (ed.)|authorlink= |coauthors= |year=1980 |publisher= Jane's Publishing|location=London |isbn= 0-7106-0705-9|page= |pages= |url= |accessdate= }}
* {{cite book |title=Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1980-81 |editor-last=Taylor|editor-first= John W.R. |year=1980 |publisher= Jane's Publishing|location=London |isbn= 0-7106-0705-9}}
* {{cite book |last= Taylor |first= Michael J. H. |title=Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation |year=1989 |publisher=Studio Editions |location=London |pages=44 }}
* {{cite book |last= Taylor |first= Michael J. H. |title=Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation |year=1989 |publisher=Studio Editions |location=London |pages=44 }}


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Latest revision as of 02:38, 1 December 2024

T-CH-1
T-CH-1 at the RoC Air Force Museum in Ganshan
General information
TypeTrainer
National originTaiwan (Republic of China)
ManufacturerAerospace Industrial Development Corporation
StatusRetired
Primary userRepublic of China Air Force
Number built52
History
First flight23 November 1973
Developed fromNorth American T-28 Trojan

The AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing[1] (Chinese: 中興) was a turboprop-powered military trainer aircraft produced in Taiwan (Republic of China).

Development

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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

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  • 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

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 Taiwan (Republic of China)

Specifications

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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

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Related development

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

References

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  1. ^ "AIDC Privatization Anniversary Press Conference". aidc.com.tw. Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC). 14 Aug 2014. Retrieved 5 Sep 2024.
  2. ^ "T-CH-1 Basic Trainer (1970~1981)". AIDC. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
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