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Taiwan developing new hypersonic missile: source (www.taipeitimes.com)
submitted 5 months ago by Aussieiuszko@aussie.zone to c/world@quokk.au
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Taiwan is developing a hypersonic missile based on the Ching Tien (擎天) supersonic cruise missile, and a Czech-made truck has been tentatively selected as its launch vehicle, a source said yesterday.

The Ching Tien, formerly known as Yun Feng (雲峰, “Cloud Peak”), is a domestically developed missile with a range of 1,200km to 2,000km being deployed in casemate-type positions as of last month, an official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity.

The hypersonic missile to be derived from the Ching Tien would feature improved range and a mobile launch platform, while the latter would most likely be a 12x12 single chassis truck designed by the Czech company Tatra, they said.

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[–] Aussieiuszko@aussie.zone 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

If this is ever used, the body count will be higher than any nuke ever has.

[–] Johandea@feddit.nu 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Did I miss any mention of nuclear warhead? Can't find it anywhere in the link.