NCSIST Teng Yun


The Teng Yun (“Cloud Rider”) is a UAV under development by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology.

NCSIST Teng Yun
Role Reconnaissance and Strike UAV
Manufacturer National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology
First flight Before 2018
Status In development
Teng Yun prototype

Overview

The Teng Yun is a medium UCAV with a resemblance to the American MQ-1 Predator. It is compatible with the AGM-114 Hellfire. The 2019 defense budget allocated funds to build a significant number of Teng Yun systems.[1]

Development

A prototype was exhibited at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition in 2015. An updated model with underwing hard points was exhibited in 2017.[2]

In 2018 a Teng Yun being tested was observed by residents of Taitung. Taiwan’s Air Force declined to procure the platform over concerns about the reliability of its electronic systems.[3] In response NCSIST introduced an improved model with enhanced thrust, greater-range, more payloads, an enhanced flight control system, and a triple-backup power system. NCSIST has announced that the improved the version of the Teng Yun would commence testing in Jan. 2020 with combat testing to be conducted in 2021.[4] Pictures of the improved version first surfaced in 2020. The improved version has a wider fuselage, a larger air intake, and more closely resembles the MQ-9 Reaper.[5]

General characteristics
  • Primary Function: reconnaissance and strike UAV
  • Power Plant: turboprop
  • Range: >1,000km[6]
  • Endurance: 24 hours[6]
  • Ceiling: 25,000 feet[6]

See also

References
  1. Morgan, Scott. "Taiwan plans military drone fleet to protect coast". www.taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  2. Ng, JR (August 2019). "Asia-Pacific Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Directory 2018". Asia Military Review: 14–27. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  3. Strong, Matthew. "Taiwan tests largest domestic drone above Taitung". www.taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  4. and Emerson Lim, Matt Yu. "Taiwan to show off indigenous MALE drone at Defense Exhibition". focustaiwan.tw. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  5. Chang, Eric. "Taiwan-made Teng Yun drones spotted at Taitung airbase". www.taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  6. "Taiwan Unveils New UAV Development". en.c4defence.com. C4 Defense. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
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