AIDC T-CH-1 (Chung-Tsing)

Basic Trainer / Light Attack Aircraft

Taiwan | 1974

"AIDC supplied Taiwan the T-CH-1 Chung Tsing two-seat, prop-driven trainer line in 52 total examples."

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At one point, the Republic of China (Taiwan) Air Force managed a stock of North American T-28 "Trojan" two-seat prop-driven trainer aircraft to help bring along new generations of military pilots. The original design first flew in 1949 and production spanned from 1950 to 1957 to which 1,948 examples were produced and used by a myriad of global operators. Using this successful acrobatic design as a basis, the Taiwanese moved on development of a slightly more advanced form which ultimately became the indigenous AIDC "T-CH-1" military trainer.

The T-28 origins in the T-CH-1 were readily apparent including the deep fuselage, low monoplane wings and straight-edged tail planes. The cockpit seated two in tandem under a lightly framed canopyoffering good vision out-of-the-cockpit. The undercarriage was a tricycle arrangement and completely retractable. The aircraft's versatility was such that the same airframe was used across the basic trainer / light attack form, a reconnaissance variant (the "R-CH-1") and a weapons trainer (the "A-CH-1"). Power was from an Avco Lycoming T53-L-701 turboprop engine developing 1,450 horsepower and performance specifications included a maximum speed of 370 miles per hour, a cruise speed of 195 miles per hour, a range out to 1,250 miles and a service ceiling up to 32,000 feet.

The initial prototype went airborne for the first time on November 23rd, 1973 and a second prototype followed in 1974. Progress was good enough that an order for fifty of the type was placed by the Air Force and deliveries spanned from 1976 into 1981. Coupled with the two prototypes, the 52 machines was all that was produced of the line.

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Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the AIDC T-CH-1 (Chung-Tsing) Basic Trainer / Light Attack Aircraft.

1 x Avco Lycoming T53-L-701 turboprop engine developing 1,450 horsepower.
Propulsion

370 mph
595 kph | 321 kts
Max Speed

32,005 ft
9,755 m | 6 miles
Service Ceiling

1,249 miles
2,010 km | 1,085 nm
Operational Range

3,400 ft/min
1,036 m/min
Rate-of-Climb

City-to-City Ranges
Operational range when compared to distances between major cities (in KM).

NYC

LON

PAR

BER

MOS

TOK

SYD

LAX

NYC

Structure
The nose-to-tail, wingtip-to-wingtip physical qualities of the AIDC T-CH-1 (Chung-Tsing) Basic Trainer / Light Attack Aircraft.

2
(MANNED)
Crew

33.6 ft
10.25 m
O/A Length

40.0 ft
(12.20 m)
O/A Width

12.0 ft
(3.65 m)
O/A Height

5,754 lb
(2,610 kg)
Empty Weight

11,155 lb
(5,060 kg)
MTOW

Design Balance
The three qualities reflected below are altitude, speed, and range. The more full the box, the more balanced the design.

RANGE

ALT

SPEED

Armament
Available supported armament and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the AIDC T-CH-1 (Chung-Tsing) Basic Trainer / Light Attack Aircraft .

Typically none though can be outfitted with light stores for light attack role as required. Also used in weapons training.

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the AIDC T-CH-1 (Chung-Tsing) family line.

T-CH-1 "Chung Tsing" - Base Series Name; initial production model for basic training and light strike service.

A-CH-1 - Two-seat weapons trainer variant

R-CH-1 - Two-seat reconnaissance variant

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the AIDC T-CH-1 (Chung-Tsing). Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national aircraft listing.

Total Production: 52 Units
Contractor(s): Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) - Taiwan

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