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Beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile
Sky Sword II is a beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile originating in Taiwan. It was built by National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology. Reported operators include Republic of China Air Force Republic of China Navy Republic of China Army.
TaiwanBeyond-visual-range air-to-air missile
Taiwan
Republic of China Air Force Republic of China Navy Republic of China Army
1990s
National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology
184 kg
3.694 m / 4.6 m (TC-2N)
19 cm
100 km (62 mi) (TC-2C)
Mach 6 (TC-2C)
Transis guiding phase : Inertial navigation system Terminal homing phase : Active radar homing
Air Force: AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo Navy: Tuo Chiang-class corvette & Kang Ding-class Army: Transporter erector launchers
The Sky Sword II , Tien Chien II , or TC-2 ( Chinese : 天劍二 ; pinyin : Tiān Jiàn Èr ; Wade–Giles : Tʻien 1 Chien 4 Êrh 4 ) is a Taiwanese beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile .
The Sky Sword II , Tien Chien II , or TC-2 ( Chinese : 天劍二 ; pinyin : Tiān Jiàn Èr ; Wade–Giles : Tʻien 1 Chien 4 Êrh 4 ) is a Taiwanese beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile . It has an inertial navigation system, a data-link for mid-course guidance and active radar homing for terminal guidance, beyond visual range. It also has ECCM capability and can engage multiple targets. According to Su Tzu-yun, chief executive officer at the Center for Advanced Technology at Tamkang University , they are a cost-effective design which can perform a key role in Taiwan's defense strategy, and substantially offset China's air superiority. Some details of its design were revealed for the first time at the Paris Air Show in 2015. The pulse doppler radar seeker reportedly has a detection range of 9.3 km (5.8 mi).
A ship-launched, surface-to-air version was later developed and designated TC-2N. Its development began in 1994, and a ground-based test was first carried out against a low-flying drone in 1997. This development was revealed to the public in 2005 and the intention to make it compatible with vertical launch methods was announced in 2006. The first ship-based launch took place in mid-2014. In the naval role the TC-2N fills an air defense gap between the Phalanx CIWS and SM-2 systems with a range of 30 km (19 mi).
TC-2A is an anti-radiation missile , similar to the AGM-88 HARM . The TC-2A program began soon after the completion of the TC-2. It fills the requirement of the ROCAF for an Anti-Radiation Missile to arm the F-CK-1. It is reported to be 3.6 m (11 ft 10 in) long, 19 cm (7.5 in) in diameter, weighs 184 kg (406 lb) (warhead weighs 22 kg (49 lb)), and with a range of 100 km (62 mi). The passive radar seeker on the TC-2A has been reported as having a detection range of 92 km (57 mi).
TC-2C is an advanced air-to-air version first tested in 2017 and intended to replace the standard TC-2. It features a number of incremental improvements including an improved rocket motor which allows an engagement range of 100 km (62 mi).
The land based version of the TC-2N, called the land sword two (陸劍二, pinyin: lù jiàn èr) features the missile packaged in a sealed container-launcher. NCSIST has exhibited a truck mounted version with four missile pods. The TC-2 air-defense system was exhibited at International Defence Exhibition in Abu Dhabi with a reported canister length of 4 m (13 ft) and an all up weight (combined canister and round) of 350 kg (770 lb). It reportedly retains the midcourse inertial guidance with data link and terminal active radar guidance schemes, as well as an electronic counter-countermeasure (ECCM) capability. Because it lacks the naval version's booster, however, its effective range is reportedly only 15 km (9.3 mi).
The Tien Chien 3 is an improved air-to-air missile under development from the TC-2. Range of 160 kilometers (99 miles). This offers similar range to the AIM-120C-8. This missile is also referred to as the TC-5. It is distinct from the ground launched TC-2.
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Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2026 | 3.694 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 2 Oct 2026 | 3.694 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
Sky Sword II equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
Republic of China Air Force Republic of China Navy Republic of China Army
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