Am I allowed to post this here? I found the only confirmed image of the Taiwan F-CK-1 C/D with upgrade that adds capability for 2 more TC-2 Skysword missiles. The plane will also be getting an indigenous AESA upgrade from a choice of two companies.
Two are under fuselage and on each pylon next to fuel tank.
Source for AESA radar upgrade:https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/taiwan-aesa-radar-challenge-international-market-share-36867
A company spokesperson said that this includes the $2.3 billion XAT-5 Blue Magpie advanced jet trainer project (AT-3 Tzu Chung replacement), now under construction at the state-owned Aerospace Industry Development Corporation (AIDC). In addition, there will be a $2-4 billion upgrade of the AIDC Indigenous Defense Fighter (AN/APG-67V4 radar replacement) and a $4 billion Indigenous Defense Submarine project with EW sensors. Finally, the spokesperson said further plans include a $5 billion Aegis-like destroyer project and a $4 billion missile patrol frigate project.
Two are under fuselage and on each pylon next to fuel tank.
Source for AESA radar upgrade:https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/taiwan-aesa-radar-challenge-international-market-share-36867
A company spokesperson said that this includes the $2.3 billion XAT-5 Blue Magpie advanced jet trainer project (AT-3 Tzu Chung replacement), now under construction at the state-owned Aerospace Industry Development Corporation (AIDC). In addition, there will be a $2-4 billion upgrade of the AIDC Indigenous Defense Fighter (AN/APG-67V4 radar replacement) and a $4 billion Indigenous Defense Submarine project with EW sensors. Finally, the spokesperson said further plans include a $5 billion Aegis-like destroyer project and a $4 billion missile patrol frigate project.
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