AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-kuo

Service And Conflict Use

1. Jan 1, 1992

   ROCAF service entry

   The Republic of China Air Force says the IDF entered service in 1992.

   Sources: IDF - Fighters - AIR FORCE COMMAND HEADQUARTERS, MND

2. Jan 1, 1999

   Production ends

   AIDC's 2018 annual report says production of the IDF ended in 1999.

   Sources: Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation Annual Report 2018

3. Jan 1, 2018

   Hsiang Sheng upgrade completed

   AIDC says the F-CK-1 C/D Hsiang Sheng upgrade was completed and delivered to the ROCAF in October 2018.

   Sources: Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation Annual Report 2018

AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-kuo Images

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