Research on Taiwan’s next fighter is ahead of schedule

The president of Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) Chang Chung Ch’eng told lawmakers today that work on the next generation fighter is progress ahead of schedule.

IDF F-CK-1A 1488 Display at Ching Chuang Kang AFB Apron 20111112
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Chang said the progam is split into research into the overall design and power. This phase of the program is expected to complete in 2024. The development program is progressing smoothly.

The engine program has a budget of $309 million while the fighter design portion has a budget of $59 million. A total of 24 key technologies are to be studied.

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