Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation
Encyclopedia
Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (漢翔航空工業股份有限公司) (AIDC) is a state-owned aerospace company based in Taichung
, Republic of China (Taiwan)
. It is known for developing the AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-kuo fighter.
. In 2000, AIDC was divided into four units which are:
Taichung
-Demographics:Taichung’s population was an estimated 1,040,725 in August 2006. There are slightly more females in the city than males.24.32% of residents are children, while 16.63% are young people, 52.68% are middle-age, and 6.73% are elderly....
, Republic of China (Taiwan)
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
. It is known for developing the AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-kuo fighter.
History
AIDC was established in 1969. In 1983, it was transferred to the Chungshan Institute of Science and TechnologyChungshan Institute of Science and Technology
The Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology is the primary research and development institution of the Republic of China Ministry of National Defense's Armaments Bureau and has been active in the development of various weapons systems and dual use technology. CSIST is also involved in...
. In 2000, AIDC was divided into four units which are:
- Aerostructures Division
- Engine Division
- Technology Division
- Administration Division
Products
- AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-kuo Indigenous Defence Fighter
- AIDC AT-3
- AIDC T-CH-1AIDC T-CH-1|-See also:-External links:*...
(Basic Trainer) - AIDC PL-1B (Primary Trainer)
- AIDC XC-2AIDC XC-2-References:*...
(Civil transport, prototype only) - UH-1H
- F-5E/F Tiger II
External links
- Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation official website