Hsiung Feng I

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The Hsiung Feng I (HF-1) (雄風一號, "Brave Wind I") is an anti-ship missile system developed by the Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology in Taiwan ROC between 1975 and 1978 and is essentially a derivative of the Israeli Gabriel missile. It is currently deployed on the ROC Navy's Lafayette class frigates, and Kwang Hwa VI class missile boats, as well as some land based facilities.

[edit] General characteristics

  • Primary Function: Anti-ship missile
  • Power Plant: One-stage dual-thrust solid propellant rocket motor
  • Range: 40 km
  • Top Speed: 0.65 Mach
  • Length: 3.4 m
  • Diameter: 34 cm
  • Warhead: 150 kg high explosive
  • Guidance: Radar beam riding plus terminal semi-active homing
  • Date Deployed: 1978

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