January 16, 2001 at 12:30 am
I know I have posted this before, but I have some more questions for you guys (SOC, you in particular since you gave me that weapon info). First of all, what is the actual designation of the aircraft? I have seen A-1 and B-1 (single and two-seat versions respectively) and then I have also seen F-CK-1A and F-CK-1B and I have seen just CK-1. What is the actual designation? Another thing, SOC, this regards that weapon info you gave me. In the January issue of AFM in the article about AIDC, it shows a Ching-Kuo with four cluster bombs (500 lb. each I think). Three are on the rear centerline and one on the forward centerline. In that chart, you told me that the aircraft was only capable of carrying two bombs each on the centerline and inboard wing hardpoints. What is going on? Have the improved the aircraft to carry more weapons. I wish I had a scanner because it is an awesome picture that shows just how good this little fighter looks.