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Tien Kung III Missile Model with Launcher Trailer Display at Military Academy Ground

The Sky Bow, or Tien Kung (Chinese: 天弓; pinyin: Tiān gōng), are a series of surface-to-air anti-ballistic missile and anti-aircraft defense systems developed by Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST). Development of the TK-1 was completed in 1986 and this system is now retired. The TK-2 and TK-3 are in service with the Military of the Republic of China.[1] TK-4 is in development.

Development

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Research into what became the Sky Bow project began after the United States ended bilateral relations with the Republic of China in 1979. Other names proposed by chief engineer Chen Chuan-hao for the project included Sky Horse (Pegasus) and Flying Horse. Upon formal approval of the project in October 1980, it became known as Sky Bow. Under the influence of aerospace engineer and rocket scientist Huang Hsiao-tsung the project expanded to include testing of ramjet motors. In 1981 the project received increased support from minister of defense Sung Chang-chih and was expanded into a general purpose air defense project benchmarked to the American Patriot and Soviet 2K12 Kub. Sung set a seven year deadline for the project. The first test flight in 1982 ended in failure as did other early test flights. Huang left the project in 1982 for an executive role at NCSIST.[2]

In 1984 Taiwan gained the cooperation of Raytheon and was allowed to examine semi-obsolete missiles in detail. NCSIST experts traveled to the United States studied the technology, but they were not allowed to ask any questions and quickly came to the conclusion that many of the missiles they had been allowed to examine were old and had been damaged while in storage.[3] Dedicated facilities needed to be constructed to support the development of the TK-1 including Taiwan's first hypersonic wind tunnel. In 1986 the 12th flight test ended in a successful intercept of a target aircraft, the system's first. The system was officially unveiled in 1986 at a large ceremony presided over by premier Yu Kuo-hua. Its designation it was given, Zhongzheng 100/Sky Bow 1, referred to its 100km range.[2]

Missiles initially used a semi-active radar homing seeker. A passive infrared homing terminal seeker was also developed as a secondary seeker for the TK-1, this was successfully tested against a HAWK missile target but was never put into production. NCSIST also developed a large multifunction, phased-array radar known as Chang Bai (long white) for use with the Tien Kung (Sky Bow) series surface-to-air missile systems with 120 degree coverage and a maximum range of 450 km. Two versions of the phased array radar exist, a towed trailer radar and fixed "hardened" radar sites.[4][5] The Chang Bai radar system is reported to be based on the Lockheed Martin's ADAR-HP (Air Defense Array Radar-High Power) design and operates in the 2–4 GHz range (S-band). At least seven systems were said to be in service in 2006.[4] The system performance specifications remain classified, but its effective detection range against a 1m2 target is reported to be around 400 km.[4]

There was also a mobile version of the phased array radar developed in the late 1990s which could provide all-round radar cover with four separate faces but with a much decreased detection range. This version only appeared in public once but was never put into service. The development of Sky Bow 2 started around 1986, this added a tandem boost motor and an active radar homing terminal seeker. Proposals were reported to develop Sky Bow 2 into a surface-to-surface missile; unconfirmed reports suggest that this missile is known as Tien Chi. Modifications have been developed for Sky Bow 2, changing it into a single-stage rocket and to provide it with a limited capability against shorter-range ballistic missiles; the first test firing against a ballistic missile target was reported in September 2008.[6] Seven batteries were in service in 2006.[4] In 2010 TK-1/2 SAMs were in service and deployed throughout Taiwan, on the Pescadores, and Dong Ying island.[7]

Chen claims that the Sky Bow I project was completed in less time and using less money than any comparable air defense system. The project was NCSIST's first ambitious weapons project and its success would have a large influence on the organization.[2]

Sky Bow I

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Sky Bow I Surface-to-Air Missile in Chengkungling.

The Sky Bow I (TK-1) (天弓一, Tien Kung I) is a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system developed by the NCSIST in Taiwan. Originally based on the aerodynamics of the MIM-23 Hawk missile, the original missile design resembled a scaled-up Raytheon AIM-54 Phoenix.[8] The TK-1 missile was subsequently redesigned and eventually became very similar in appearance to the US Patriot missile after the US government allowed Raytheon to transfer 85 percent of the MIM-104 Patriot missile technology.[8] There is no track-via-missile (TVM) homing capability as this technology was not included in the technology package licensed to Taiwan; the TK-1 system operates in a similar manner to the US Standard SM2 missile, requiring an illuminating radar during the terminal phase.[8]

The TK-1 is designed primarily to target low and medium altitude attacks. Each TK-1 battery has one Change Bai 1 (Long White 1) S-Band phased-array radar for search and target tracking and two CS/MPG-25[5] target illuminator radars that operates in the X-Band (18–32 GHz) range for the terminal phase, servicing three or four 4-round missile launchers.[8] The combination of inertial/autopilot and mid-course command guidance with a terminal semi-active radar seeker allows the TK-1 missile to fly an energy-efficient flight path to the vicinity of the target where the seeker's semi-active radar would then receive target illumination for the final seconds of the engagement, giving the target minimum amount of time either to evade or commence electronic countermeasure (ECM).[8]

Two versions of the missile launcher exist, one is housed in underground shelters designed to survive an intensive attack. The other is a towed mobile version, and is an integral part of Taiwan's dense air defense network. In addition to bases on Taiwan proper, the TK-1 has also been deployed by the ROC Army on the outlying islands of Penghu and Dong Ying, bringing all of the Taiwan Strait and parts of the PRC's Fujian, Zhejiang and Guangdong Provinces within range.[8]

It was reported in Jane's Missiles and Rockets, August 2006's issue, that the Tien Kung 1 surface-to-air missile (SAM) system would be retired. The TK-1 missiles would be replaced with TK-2 missile rounds and the existing TK-1 system would be upgraded with radar and training simulator to the Tien Kung II standard.[9]

CS/MPG-25 target illuminator radars

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The CS/MPG-25 X-band target illuminator radar entered service in the late 1980s. It has a reported maximum range of 222km and a ceiling of 30,480m.[10] The CS/MPG-25 is a continuous wave disk antenna illuminator radar that was indigenously developed by NCSIST, and was derived from the I-HAWK AN/MPQ-46 High-Power Illuminator (HPI) radar but is estimated to be 60 percent more powerful in output with improved EW, ECM, and IFF capabilities.[8] It is tied into the main phased-array radar on a time-share basis similar to that employ by the US Navy's AEGIS air defence system, allowing the TK-1 surface-to-air missile system multiple target engagement capability.[4]

General characteristics

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  • Primary Function: surface-to-air missile
  • Power Plant: Single-stage dual-thrust solid-fuel rocket motor
  • Launch platform: Towed quad launchers and underground silos
  • Length: 5.3 m[8]
  • Diameter: 0.41 m[8]
  • Weight: 915 kg[8]
  • Top Speed: Mach 4.0[8]
  • Range: 70 km
  • Guidance: Inertial with mid-course guidance update from ground-based phased array radar, Semi-active radar homing (SARH) for terminal guidance
  • Date Deployed: 1986

Sky Bow II

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Tien Kung II Missile Launcher Display at Hukou Camp Ground
Tien Kung II Missile Launcher with Truck Display at Gangshan Air Force Base Apron

The Sky Bow II (TK-2) (天弓二, Tien Kung II) is a SAM system also developed by the NCSIST. Originally a TK-1 with a first-stage booster, the system became a slightly-enlarged modified version of the Sky Bow I (TK-1) missile using an X-Band active-radar seeker,[11] with a longer range and limited anti-missile capability. The TK-2 active radar seeker operates in the 28–32 GHz frequency range and provides reasonably good performance against air-breathing targets of typical aircraft size. The X-Band active radar seeker used on the TK-2 SAM system was developed from licensed radar technology that NCSIST purchased from the U.S. in the 1980s.[11] The system uses the improved Change Bai 2 (Long White 2) multifunction radar which entered service in the late 1990s.[12] The first public test of the TK-2, codenamed Magic Arrow 43, occurred on May 10, 2002 during the Han kuang 18 exercise.[13]

The TK-2 also has the added benefit of being able to use the same box launcher as the TK-1. Internal components were replaced with miniaturized parts to take advantage of modern electronics technologies, yielding extra room within the missile for more fuel and a more powerful main rocket motor.[14] The TK-2 possesses only modest capabilities against ballistic missiles but is highly effective against aircraft.[13]

General characteristics

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  • Primary Function: surface-to-air missile
  • Power Plant: Single-stage dual-thrust solid-fuel rocket motor
  • Launch platform: Underground silos and mobile launch vehicles
  • Length: 5.673 m[15]
  • Diameter: 0.42 m[15]
  • Weight: 1,135 kg[15]
  • Top Speed: Mach 4.5[16]
  • Warhead: 90 kg[16]
  • Range: 150 km
  • Guidance: Inertial with mid-course guidance update from ground-based phased array radar, Active radar homing (ARH) for terminal guidance
  • Date Deployed: 1997

Variants

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TK-2 based sounding rocket

Sky Spear

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This section is an excerpt from Sky Spear.[edit]
The Sky Spear (天戟 Tien Chi) is a Taiwanese short-range ballistic missile (SRBM).[17] Derived from the Sky Bow II (Tien Kung-2) surface-to-air missile, the Tien Chi has a two-stage booster that extends over the single-stage Tien Kung-2. The Sky Spear was developed by the Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology (CSIST) in Taiwan. As of early 2001, up to 50 Tien Chi missiles were deployed at two sites: Tungyin Island, and an unidentified second location. The Tungyin Island missiles are said to be housed in silos and protected by batteries of Tien Kung-2 SAMs.

Sounding rocket

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The TK-2 has also been modified for use as a sounding rocket to perform upper atmospheric research for the civilian space program.[18] The sounding rocket test vehicle launched on December 24, 2003, measures 7.7m in overall length and 1,680 kg in launch weight.[14] It reached a maximum altitude of almost 270 km and splashed 142 km down range around 8 minutes after launch into the Pacific.[19] The science mission payload was in the 220 pounds (100 kg) weight class and the rocket reached a burnout velocity of 2,000 m/s.[19] According to the report from Taiwan Defense Review, depending on its payload and launch parameters, the rocket can be converted to attain a horizontal maximum range of up to 500 km.[19]

Mission Date Payload Result
SR-I 15 December 1998 None Successful first test flight[20]
SR-II 24 October 2001 Tri-Methyl Aluminum (TMA) release experiment Second stage ignition failure, mission lost[20]
SR-III 24 December 2003 Tri-Methyl Aluminum (TMA) Mission successful[20]
SR-IV 14 December 2004 Airglow photometer, GPS receiver Mission successful[20]
SR-V 15 January 2006 Ion probe, 3-axis magnetometer Mission successful[20]
SR-VI 13 September 2007 Hydrazine-fueled reaction control system, recovery capsule Mission successful, capsule lost in the sea due to bad weather conditions[20]
SR-VII 10 May 2010 Ion probe Mission successful[20][21]
SR-VIII 5 June 2013 Hydrogen peroxide reaction control system, recovery capsule Mission successful[22]
SR-IX 26 March 2014 Ion probe Mission successful[22]
SR-X 7 October 2014 Ion probe Mission successful[22]

Sky Bow III

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Tien Kung III Missile launch
Tien Kung III Missile Launcher Trailer Display at Military Academy Ground
Tien Kung III radar
Tien Kung III Missile Model Display at MND Hall

Sky Bow III (TK-3) (天弓三, Tien Kung III) is the third generation of the missile system. Taiwan had initially sought and even proposed a joint development effort to co-produce a missile defense interceptor with the U.S.[23] Taiwan officials asked for U.S. technical support for Taiwan's indigenous anti-tactical ballistic missile (ATBM) effort, including the transfer of Hit-to-Kill (HTK) technologies, specifically those related to an active radar Ka-band seeker and precision attitude control. NCSIST was reported to had sought the release of the associated traveling-wave tube (TWT) transmitter of the Ka-band active radar seeker technology. However, U.S. refusal of the export release of a complete Ka-band active radar seeker without tamper protection or to provide the TWT on a stand-alone basis forced NCSIST to use a different active radar seeker technology with a little European content.[24]

The TK-3 (formerly known as TK-2 ATBM) was conceived as a lower-tier missile defense system based on the TK-2 missile that uses an imported Ku-Band (12–18 GHz) active radar seeker, a directed fragmentation warhead,[24] and improved precision controls for engaging high-speed, low radar cross-section (RCS) targets such as tactical ballistic missiles.[25] It is designed with greater mobility in mind than the original TK-1/2 systems, with an integrated battle management system, and uses an upgraded Chang Bai phased array radar or with the new mobile phased-array radar that is reportedly called the Mobile 3-Dimensional (3D) Air Defense Fire Control Phased Array Radar (Mobile 3D ADFCPAR).[4]

The new mobile radar reportedly called Chang-Shan ("Long Mountain") radar system, like the Patriot's Raytheon AN/MPQ-65 radar system, is reported to operate on the C-Band (4–8 GHz) frequency range, and like the AN/MPQ-65 system, it is trailer-mounted with a rectangular planar array radar of approximately similar size. However, it does not appear to have any identifiable missile guidance sub-array like those found below the main array on the AN/MPQ-65 system and it is therefore not clear if this new radar can provide target guidance illumination function in support of TK-1 SARH missiles. However, this should not present any problem for the new radar to be utilized on both TK-2 missile (X-Band) and TK-3 missile (Ku-Band) active radar seekers, as these missile systems do not require target illumination. The new radar enhances the survivability and operational flexibility of the TK2/3 missile systems by allowing a TK surface-air-missile battery to be deployed rapidly to a previously unprepared site.[4] The TK-3 incorporates advanced ceramics and carbon fiber in its construction. The missile's nose cone can resist temperatures in excess of 1,000 °C.[3] The TK-3 is capable of both midcourse and terminal defense against ballistic missiles.[26]

Production of the Tien Kung 3 SAM commenced in 2014 with an initial production run of 12 batteries.[27] With the retirement of the HAWK batteries and the Sky Bow II becoming more obsolete, another twelve batteries of Sky Bow IIIs were ordered to replace these older systems. Conversion of six older batteries to Sky Bow IIIs began in 2022 and is to be completed by 2025. Work on the remaining six batteries began in early 2023 and is to be completed by 2026.[28] Previously, the United States had given Taiwan the options of upgrading the Hawk, buying the NASAMS system, and/or buying the THAAD missile system to replace their Hawks. The Ministry of National Defense ultimately decided to pursue the development of indigenous weapons to meet the need.[29]

In 2019 Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen ordered the NCSIST to accelerate mass production of the TK-3 in response to increasing Chinese military power and bellicosity.[30] In response to President Tsai’s request NCSIST completed their quota for TK-3 missile production ahead of schedule in 2021.[31]

In 2023 the Taiwanese MOD announced plans to build twelve new bases to host TK-3 batteries, six expected to complete before the end of 2025 and six more expected to complete before the end of 2026.[32]

Variants

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In late 2016, NCSIST launched a ship-based variant of the Sky Bow III BMD interceptor. According to NCSIST, the test was conducted from a land-based launcher and "was successful and the data was satisfactory".[33] The ship-based version has a folding tail to fit in Mark 41 vertical launch system or Huayang Vertical Launching System and is planned to be deployed on the ROCN's next-generation general-purpose frigates and air defense destroyers as well as possibly retrofitted onto existing vessels.[34]

General characteristics

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  • Primary Function: surface-to-air missile
  • Power Plant: Solid-fuel rocket motor
  • Launch platform: Towed quad launchers
  • Length: 5.498 m[8]
  • Diameter: 0.4 m[8]
  • Weight: 870 kg[8]
  • Top Speed: Mach 7.0[8][35]
  • Range: 200 km[36]

Export

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The TK-3 has seen interest from foreign buyers but as of November 2019 none were confirmed.[3]

Sky Bow IV

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This section is an excerpt from Sky Bow IV.[edit]
Tien Kung IV, or Sky Bow IV, is a air defense system currently being designed and trialed by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) in Taiwan. Development codename is Strong Bow. Its canister is 7.61 meters long, longer than the 5.49 meter of the Sky Bow III system currently in service. Its ceiling and range are greater than the ones of Sky Bow and MIM-104 Patriot.[37][38][39]

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The Sky Bow, known in Chinese as Tien Kung, is a series of indigenous systems developed by Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to defend against aerial threats including , cruise missiles, and short-range ballistic missiles. These systems form a core component of the Republic of China Air Force's layered air defense architecture, emphasizing self-reliance amid geopolitical constraints on foreign arms procurement. Development of the Sky Bow series began in the , with the initial Tien Kung I (TK-1) entering service in the early as a replacement for aging U.S.-supplied batteries, featuring a range of up to 80 km and . Subsequent variants, including Tien Kung II (TK-2) with and improved mobility, expanded capabilities against low-altitude targets, while the advanced Tien Kung III (TK-3), operational since 2017, incorporates active radar seekers, speeds up to Mach 7, a maximum engagement range of 200 km, and interception altitudes exceeding 45 km, enabling defense. Ongoing efforts include the Tien Kung IV (TK-4), or Strong Bow, focused on high-altitude intercepts up to 70 km against maneuvering threats, underscoring Taiwan's commitment to evolving indigenous technologies for asymmetric deterrence. The Sky Bow systems integrate with phased-array radars like the domestically produced TK-3 radar for multi-target tracking and engagement, supporting simultaneous intercepts in contested environments. Production ramps, such as doubling TK-3 output to 96 missiles annually, reflect strategic priorities to bolster stockpiles against potential invasions, with deployments across fixed and mobile batteries enhancing survivability. These advancements have positioned the Sky Bow as a credible peer to imported systems like the Patriot, prioritizing empirical performance in real-world threat scenarios over external validations.

Origins and Development

Initial Conception and Influences

The development of the Sky Bow (Tien Kung) surface-to-air missile system was conceived in response to Taiwan's shifting geopolitical and defense landscape following the United States' severance of diplomatic relations in 1979 and the subsequent 1982 "Six Assurances" and arms sales limitations, which underscored the need for indigenous capabilities to counter aerial threats from the People's Republic of China, estimated at around 4,000 MiG aircraft at the time. In February 1980, engineer Chen Chuan-hao proposed a self-reliant missile design incorporating a ramjet engine for cost-effective airspace defense, securing approval from propulsion expert Huang Hsiao-tsung in coordination with the Ministry of National Defense. The project formally commenced in October 1980 under the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), aiming to produce a domestically engineered system within a compressed timeline. Influences on the initial design drew from foreign benchmarks to inform performance goals, including the U.S. Patriot system's advanced guidance and the Soviet SA-6's mobility, while incorporating some imported overseas instrumentation for testing; however, the core aerodynamics were adapted from the U.S. missile, with the Sky Bow I prototype resembling a scaled-up version of the in configuration to leverage proven principles. This hybrid approach prioritized empirical adaptations over direct replication, driven by Taiwan's expertise in testing and propulsion developed locally by figures like Chen and Huang, reflecting a first-principles emphasis on achieving interception ranges suitable for defending against massed low- to medium-altitude incursions without full dependence on embargo-prone foreign suppliers. The program's rapid six-year cycle to operational readiness by late 1986 demonstrated the feasibility of indigenous innovation amid external constraints.

Early Prototypes and Testing (1980s–1990s)

The Sky Bow (Tien Kung) I program originated in October 1980 at the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), following approval after consultations in February 1980, with the goal of developing a cost-effective to counter threats from Chinese MiG aircraft. Initial prototypes adopted a wingless body design with four control fins powered by a engine, which was later modified to use a solid-propellant motor and large tail wings, bearing resemblance to the U.S. missile. The first test flight occurred in 1982 but failed due to the missile sliding off the launcher, with subsequent early attempts also experiencing technical setbacks. In the mid-1980s, NCSIST tested a Tien Kung I fitted with an seeker to explore alternative guidance options, though this configuration was not advanced to production in favor of . A breakthrough came in March 1986, when the 12th test successfully intercepted a mock target aircraft, validating the system's capability after six years of development ahead of an initial seven-year timeline. Designated Zhongzheng 100, the achieved a range of 100 km and was deemed operational by December 1986, enabling engagement of multiple targets. Development of the Tien Kung II variant began in the late to extend range and improve performance, starting with prototypes that augmented the Tien Kung I with a solid-propellant booster before evolving to a single-stage rocket motor and lighter structure. Tien Kung I entered full deployment in 1993, supported by CS/MPG-25 illuminator s and Chang Bai phased-array for semi-active homing at up to 70 km. Tien Kung II progressed to batch production in 1997 after testing, incorporating for 150 km engagements and deployment by 1998.

System Architecture

Radar and Guidance Systems

The Sky Bow surface-to-air missile system employs multifunction phased-array s for , tracking, and midcourse guidance across its variants, with the Chang Bai S-band serving as the primary search and acquisition component for Sky Bow I and II, offering detection ranges exceeding 300 km and capabilities for multiple target tracking, identification friend-or-foe (IFF) interrogation, and (ECCM). Sky Bow I relies on for , supported by two CS/MPG-25 X-band target illuminator s to provide continuous illumination of incoming threats. Sky Bow II introduces an X-band active seeker for autonomous terminal homing, reducing dependence on ground-based illumination and enhancing resistance to jamming, while retaining the Chang Bai for initial detection and midcourse updates via data links. Sky Bow III features an upgraded Chang Bai or mobile Chang-Shan C-band phased-array with improved phase shifters for finer beam control, enabling tracking of low-radar-cross-section targets such as ballistic missiles; it integrates inertial for midcourse phase with uplinks/downlinks for real-time corrections, transitioning to a Ku-band active seeker and terminal seeker for precision intercept at hypersonic speeds. These systems support networked operations through engagement control stations that handle threat evaluation, weapon assignment, and fire sequencing, allowing integration of Sky Bow I, II, and III missiles in mixed-mode searches for , cruise missiles, and tactical ballistic threats. The phased-array radars provide simultaneous multi-target engagement, with ECCM features to counter electronic warfare, though operational effectiveness depends on terrain masking and integration with broader air defense networks.

Launch Platforms and Propulsion

The Sky Bow series employs various launch platforms tailored to its variants, transitioning from towed and fixed installations to more mobile vertical launch systems. Early models, such as Sky Bow I, utilize towed quad launchers capable of deploying four missiles, often integrated with underground silos for hardened protection at fixed sites. Sky Bow II shares similar towed launchers with its predecessor but benefits from enhanced integration for rapid deployment. In contrast, Sky Bow III features road-mobile vertical launchers, each containing four canisters compatible with both Sky Bow II and III missiles, enabling flexibility in response to dynamic threats. Propulsion across the Sky Bow family relies on solid-fuel motors, providing reliable boost and maneuverability. Sky Bow I is powered by a single-stage dual-thrust solid propellant motor, optimizing initial acceleration and sustained flight. Sky Bow II incorporates a second-stage solid propellant booster attached to the Sky Bow I , extending range and . For Sky Bow III, a single-stage solid propellant system delivers hypersonic speeds and high for rapid target engagement up to 200 km. These designs emphasize simplicity and storability, with vertical launch configurations in later variants reducing setup time and improving survivability.

Sky Bow I

Design and Specifications

The Sky Bow I, designated Tien Kung I, is a single-stage solid-propellant engineered by Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology for medium-range air defense against aircraft incursions. Its design emphasizes a wingless cylindrical with four rear-mounted control fins to facilitate aerodynamic stability and high-maneuverability intercepts. The propulsion system utilizes a dual-thrust solid rocket motor, enabling rapid acceleration for engaging low- to medium-altitude targets. Guidance employs in the terminal phase, with mid-course corrections directed by ground-based commands, supported by a multifunction phased-array for and tracking, alongside a illuminator for illumination. The system incorporates (ECCM) features to resist jamming, enhancing reliability in contested environments. Launch platforms include mobile quad-canister erector-launchers for tactical flexibility or hardened underground for strategic fixed-site defense. Key specifications are as follows:
ParameterValue
Launch Weight870 kg
Effective Range5–80 km (reports up to 100 km)
Interception Altitude0.03–23 km
PropulsionSingle-stage solid rocket motor
Guidance (terminal); command/radar correction (mid-course)
These attributes position the Sky Bow I as a foundational indigenous capability, initially deployed to supplant U.S.-supplied systems by the mid-1990s.

Deployment and Phase-Out

The Sky Bow I (Tien Kung I) entered operational service with the in 1993, representing Taiwan's initial indigenous long-range deployment. The system's fixed-site batteries were integrated into the national air defense network, primarily for intercepting at ranges up to approximately 100 kilometers. By 1996, Sky Bow I batteries had contributed to the full replacement of the obsolete U.S.-supplied systems, enhancing Taiwan's layered air defense architecture with domestically produced assets. At its peak, up to six battalions were operational, stationed at strategic locations including outlying islands such as and Matsu. As the more capable Sky Bow II variant achieved initial operational capability in the late 1990s, initiated a transition away from Sky Bow I, with procurement and deployment shifting toward the upgraded model by the mid-2000s. This phase-out reflected improvements in range, guidance, and anti-ballistic potential in successors, though select Sky Bow I units persisted in reserve or supplementary roles into the to maintain defense depth amid evolving threats.

Sky Bow II

Improvements and Specifications

The Sky Bow II, designated Tien Kung II, featured a command , replacing the semi-active homing of the Sky Bow I, which enabled terminal-phase autonomy without ground illumination. This shift improved resistance to electronic countermeasures and allowed engagement of multiple targets more efficiently. Structural modifications included a slightly enlarged and a two-stage solid-fuel motor, extending operational range beyond the Sky Bow I's maximum of approximately 100 km to reported figures of 150-160 km against aerodynamic targets. The system integrated with the Chang Bai phased-array for and mid-course guidance, providing a search range of up to 300 km. Key specifications include a length of 9.1 , diameter of 0.57 , and launch weight of 1,100 kg. Deployment occurred via fixed single-rail or launchers, optimized for static defense roles. These enhancements positioned the Sky Bow II as a medium- to long-range surface-to-air capability suited for intercepting and cruise missiles.

Variants and Adaptations

The Sky Bow II missile has been adapted primarily for enhanced anti-aircraft and limited anti-ballistic roles through modifications to its propulsion, , and guidance systems. A key variant developed in the late 1990s focused on intercepting tactical ballistic missiles, featuring an enlarged solid-propellant booster for increased and range, alongside a specialized kinetic or proximity-fused optimized for high-speed targets. This adaptation retained the seeker of the baseline model but incorporated modifications for terminal-phase engagement of reentering projectiles. In the fall of 1998, conducted a successful live-fire test of this anti-missile interceptor variant against a surrogate, demonstrating its potential to counter short-range threats despite earlier technical challenges that had temporarily deferred such capabilities in 1997. The test validated the variant's radar-guided acquisition and homing under realistic conditions, though operational deployment remained limited compared to the standard surface-to-air configuration, which prioritizes , cruise missiles, and anti-radiation threats. Launch platform adaptations for Sky Bow II include both single-rail erector-launchers and silo-based vertical launch systems, with the latter integrated into fixed defense sites for rapid response and survivability. By the early , several sites featured multi-canister vertical silos housing up to 20 rounds per battery, enabling cold-launch or hot-launch sequences compatible with the two-stage design. More recent modernization efforts, initiated around 2022, have involved retrofitting select batteries with upgraded vertical launch infrastructure to extend service life and integrate with layered defenses, replacing older components while maintaining compatibility with existing Chang Bai radars. These adaptations emphasize modularity, allowing phased upgrades without full system replacement.

Sky Bow III

Advanced Features and Specifications

The Sky Bow III system incorporates a vertically launched interceptor designed for both anti-aircraft and roles, with a reported maximum engagement range of 200 km and altitude ceiling of 45 km. The achieves hypersonic velocities to intercept high-speed threats, including ballistic missiles, enabling rapid response to incoming projectiles. Central to the system's advanced capabilities is the Chang Bai (Long White) mobile phased-array radar, which supports simultaneous tracking of multiple targets and provides mid-course guidance updates to the missile via datalink. This radar features electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM) for jamming resistance, identification friend-or-foe (IFF) interrogation, and the ability to detect low-radar-cross-section targets such as stealth aircraft or ballistic warheads. The launchers are compatible with both Sky Bow II and III missiles, allowing mixed-battery configurations for flexible deployment. Guidance combines inertial navigation with command updates from the ground-based during the mid-course phase, transitioning to terminal-phase for precision intercept. The system's fire control integrates automated threat evaluation and prioritization, supporting salvo launches against saturated attacks. Overall performance is stated to approximate that of the U.S. Patriot system in engagement envelope and reliability.
ComponentKey Specifications
Missile RangeUp to 200 km
Maximum Altitude45 km
SpeedHypersonic (Mach 5+)
Radar TypeMobile with multi-target tracking

Operational Deployments and Upgrades

Taiwan began operational deployment of the Sky Bow III surface-to-air missile systems in early 2024, integrating them at sites previously occupied by MIM-23 Hawk and Sky Bow II batteries to enhance air defense and ballistic missile interception capabilities. These deployments support homeland defense missions, with systems positioned to counter aerial threats including aircraft and short-range ballistic missiles. By late 2023, announced plans to establish 12 additional Sky Bow III missile sites by the end of 2026, expanding coverage amid assessments of existing air defense vulnerabilities. The has incorporated Sky Bow III into layered defense architectures, complementing systems like Patriot PAC-3, with public demonstrations in August 2024 highlighting operational readiness and integration with command networks. Upgrades to the Sky Bow III include two enhanced variants developed by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST): Strong Bow I and Strong Bow II. Strong Bow I, completed in development by 2023, features improved propulsion systems for extended range and enhanced anti-jamming electronics to counter electronic warfare threats. Strong Bow II remains under development, focusing on further refinements to seeker and guidance technologies. The Strong Bow program, also known as Chiang Kung, represents a mid-tier upgrade for high-altitude interception, entering production in September 2025 to bolster defenses against advanced threats. These modifications address limitations in the baseline Sky Bow III, such as altitude and velocity constraints against hypersonic or maneuvering targets, through iterative testing and integration with upgraded radars.

Sky Bow IV

Development Timeline and Status

The Strong Bow (Chiang Kung) program, encompassing the Sky Bow IV (Tien Kung IV) missile, originated in 2015 as an indigenous effort by Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to develop advanced defense capabilities beyond the Sky Bow III, targeting mid-course interception at altitudes up to 70 km. Public disclosure of the system's existence occurred at the Aerospace & Defense in 2023, highlighting its two-stage solid-fuel design derived from Sky Bow III technologies, including a Ka-band active seeker and domestic AESA integration. Development milestones advanced through internal testing, culminating in combat evaluation and limited production verification by mid-2025, enabling the official unveiling on September 17, 2025, alongside release of test footage demonstrating second-stage interceptor performance. Live-fire trials followed from September 23 to October 2, 2025, at the Jiupeng missile range to validate interception of tactical ballistic missiles at Mach 7 speeds. As of October 2025, Sky Bow IV has transitioned to initial production, with serial slated for 2026 under Ministry of National Defense procurement plans for 122 launcher pods—46 units in 2026 and 76 in 2027—to bolster coastal and layered defenses. A follow-on Chiang Kung II variant, capable of 100 km engagements, remains in parallel development.

Enhanced Capabilities and Testing

The Sky Bow IV (Tien Kung IV) incorporates a two-stage solid-fuel rocket design, enabling enhanced and maneuverability to intercept hypersonic glide vehicles, ballistic missiles, and high-altitude aircraft at altitudes exceeding 70 km—surpassing the Sky Bow III's limit of approximately 45 km. This altitude capability also reportedly exceeds that of the U.S. Patriot PAC-3 system, providing with an indigenous option for upper-atmospheric defense layers. Developed by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), the system emphasizes improved propulsion efficiency and flight path stability to counter advanced threats from saturation attacks or maneuverable warheads. Initial operational evaluations and limited field tests of the Sky Bow IV were completed by May 2025, focusing on propulsion performance, trajectory stability, and simulated interception sequences against representative targets. These trials validated core enhancements without disclosing specific success rates or engagement data, as per standard military protocols for ongoing programs. Subsequent live-fire exercises were scheduled at the Jiupeng Base range from September 23 to October 2, 2025, to assess real-world integration with command-and-control networks and radar systems. The system was publicly unveiled on September 18, 2025, confirming progression toward operational deployment.

Operational History and Effectiveness

Live-Fire Tests and Exercises

The Sky Bow II (Tien Kung II) system participated in its first public live-fire drill in 2002, demonstrating interception capabilities against aerial targets during early operational validation exercises conducted by the (ROCAF). Subsequent drills integrated Sky Bow batteries into broader air defense scenarios, with tests confirming effective engagement ranges up to 160 kilometers against subsonic and supersonic threats. The Sky Bow III (Tien Kung III) underwent initial test firings in 2008 following its first flight in 2001, validating phased-array radar integration and hit-to-kill performance in controlled intercepts. A notable three-day live-fire exercise from December 14 to 16, 2016, off Taiwan's eastern coast tested the system's air defense role, successfully launching Tien Kung III missiles to intercept simulated ballistic and trajectories, marking its debut in multi-layered defense simulations. In annual Han Kuang exercises, Sky Bow systems have been routinely fired to assess readiness, including engagements at 30 kilometers against drone targets to verify rapid response protocols. A high-profile demonstration occurred on , 2024, at the Jiupeng base in , where a Sky Bow III was launched alongside U.S. Patriot PAC-II systems, successfully striking a in a live-fire amid heightened regional tensions. These exercises emphasized with allied systems and real-time data linking, with all reported intercepts achieving direct hits without noted malfunctions.

Strategic Deterrence Role Against PRC Threats

The Sky Bow series, particularly the Sky Bow III variant, serves as a cornerstone of Taiwan's asymmetric defense posture aimed at deterring (PRC) military aggression by denying air and superiority to the (PLA). Capable of engaging ballistic missiles at ranges up to 200 kilometers and altitudes exceeding 70 kilometers, Sky Bow III batteries enable Taiwan to intercept short-range ballistic missiles and cruise missiles launched from the mainland, as well as high-altitude aircraft, thereby raising the operational risks and costs associated with a potential PRC or . In January 2024, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense redeployed Sky Bow III systems from northern sites to the southern Hengchun area, directly in response to increased PLA activities and naval deployments near Taiwan's southern approaches, enhancing deterrence by extending coverage over critical maritime chokepoints and outlying islands vulnerable to amphibious assault. This repositioning of at least a dozen upgraded sites underscores the system's mobility and adaptability in countering PRC gray-zone tactics and escalation risks. Taiwanese President has highlighted the integration of Sky Bow into multi-layered defenses, such as the proposed T-Dome system announced in October 2025, which networks indigenous and U.S.-sourced assets like Patriot missiles to achieve higher interception rates against saturation attacks, thereby bolstering credible deterrence against PRC aerial and barrages that would precede any landing operations. By complicating PLA efforts to suppress Taiwan's air defenses and achieve rapid dominance, Sky Bow contributes to the broader porcupine strategy, which emphasizes inflicting unacceptable attrition on invading forces to prolong resistance and await potential U.S. intervention, as analyzed in strategic assessments of Taiwan's defense viability.

Controversies and Criticisms

Production Scandals and Integrity Issues

In February 2022, Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) disclosed that subcontractors had supplied inferior-quality silicon controlled rectifiers (SCRs) sourced from for the Tien Kung (Sky Bow) missile program, falsifying serial numbers and import documentation to pass them off as U.S.-made components from Semitronics Corp. The fraud, uncovered during routine quality inspections in March 2021, involved skimming approximately NT$100 million ($3.6 million) by substituting cheaper Chinese parts, which were deemed substandard and potentially unreliable for power regulation. The implicated firms included Onsen Taiwan Cosmetics Corp. and Burnaby Light Technology Corp., with three individuals—Chen Ching-mao (aged 55), Chen Yen-chang (31), and Chen Yen-hsun (28)—indicted the previous year for the scheme, which also affected other classified NCSIST projects. NCSIST emphasized that the defective SCRs were identified and quarantined before integration into any missiles, asserting no compromise to operational integrity or national security. In response, the agency referred the case to prosecutors, pursued civil compensation claims against the subcontractors, and implemented stricter supply chain audits, including enhanced verification protocols to prevent future use of unauthorized Chinese components amid Taiwan's policy of excluding PRC-sourced materials from defense production due to reliability and espionage risks. The incident prompted legislative scrutiny, with Taiwan's Legislative Yuan approving a NT$236.96 billion defense budget on January 11, 2022, that included mandates for rigorous anti-PRC goods sourcing in military procurement. This highlighted vulnerabilities in Taiwan's indigenous defense supply chains, where reliance on private subcontractors for specialized components can introduce risks, though NCSIST's controls mitigated deployment impacts. No subsequent reports indicate similar breaches in Sky Bow production, and the program continued advancing, with enhanced Tien Kung III variants entering by September 2025.

Technical Limitations and Vulnerabilities

The fixed Chang Bai phased-array radars integral to Tien Kung II and III operations present a key vulnerability, as their stationary emplacements expose them to preemptive destruction by precision-guided ballistic or cruise missiles, complicating sustained amid evolving threats like salvo launches. This immobility contrasts with more survivable mobile radar systems in peer adversaries, amplifying risks during initial conflict phases where suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) could neutralize illumination capabilities before engagements. Surface-to-air missile architectures like Sky Bow rely on networks for detection, tracking, and semi-active homing guidance, rendering them susceptible to electronic warfare tactics such as jamming or deployment, which adversaries like the have prioritized in doctrine and investment to degrade SAM effectiveness. Earlier Tien Kung I variants, with interception ranges limited to about 100 km and lower velocities, proved inadequate against faster tactical ballistic missiles, contributing to their decommissioning by the 2020s as upgraded systems addressed but did not fully resolve these kinetic constraints. Even advanced iterations like Tien Kung III, boasting a 200 km range and hypersonic interceptor speeds up to Mach 7, face technical hurdles in countering highly maneuverable hypersonic glide vehicles, where plasma sheaths from atmospheric friction can disrupt radar returns and guidance updates, though Taiwan has not publicly detailed successful intercepts against such profiles. Limited battery quantities—estimated at 6-12 operational Tien Kung III units as of 2022—further constrain defense against saturation attacks, where overwhelming missile volleys could exhaust interceptor stocks before neutralizing inbound salvos.

Future Developments and Integration

T-Dome System and Networked Defense

The T-Dome system, formally announced by President on October 10, 2025, constitutes Taiwan's initiative to construct an indigenous multi-layered air defense network designed to counter diverse aerial threats, including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, aircraft, and drones. This architecture draws conceptual parallels to Israel's but extends coverage to higher-altitude and longer-range engagements, leveraging existing assets such as the U.S.-supplied Patriot systems and Taiwan's domestically developed Sky Bow missile series. Within this framework, the Sky Bow IV, with its advanced and anti-ballistic capabilities, is positioned to function as a primary long-range interceptor, enhancing the system's ability to neutralize high-speed threats at extended ranges. Central to T-Dome's efficacy is its emphasis on networked defense through an integrated "sensor-to-shooter" , which synchronizes radars, command centers, and launchers for automated threat assessment and rapid response cycles. This linkage aims to achieve elevated rates by minimizing human intervention delays and optimizing against potential saturation attacks from the (PRC). Key enablers include phased-array radars like the TK-3 associated with Sky Bow systems, which provide persistent and fire-control across the network. The system's networked structure extends protection to both installations and vital , forming a resilient "safety net" via layered interception zones that distribute defensive fires dynamically. Taiwanese defense officials have indicated that T-Dome development prioritizes , incorporating upgrades to Sky Bow IV for improved hit-to-kill precision and integration with emerging command-and-control software to counter PRC electronic warfare tactics. Initial implementation phases are slated to commence with budget allocations in subsequent fiscal years, though full operational maturity remains contingent on technological maturation and funding sustainability amid escalating cross-strait tensions.

Potential Exports and Self-Reliance Implications

The Sky Bow series, developed by Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), exemplifies the Republic of China's progress toward defense self-reliance, enabling the production of advanced surface-to-air missiles without dependence on foreign suppliers amid geopolitical pressures from the (PRC). By 2025, mass production of the enhanced Tien Kung III and the forthcoming Tien Kung IV systems has commenced, with 122 missile pods budgeted for acquisition—46 slated for delivery in 2026 and 76 in 2027—to fortify coastal and high-altitude defenses against ballistic and aerial threats. This indigenous capability mitigates risks associated with potential disruptions in U.S. arms deliveries, as seen in past delays, and allows tailoring of interception networks to Taiwan's specific strategic environment, including integration with local and command systems for layered defense. Self-reliance in Sky Bow production thus enhances operational readiness and deterrence credibility, reducing exposure to external embargoes or supply chain vulnerabilities in a high-threat scenario. Potential exports of Sky Bow systems represent an opportunity for to monetize its defense innovations and expand influence in the , where nations face analogous aerial and missile risks from authoritarian regimes. In November 2019, unspecified foreign arms buyers demonstrated interest in procuring the Sky Bow III during evaluations, highlighting the system's appeal due to its Mach 7 speed, , and anti-ballistic potential without continuous illumination. Exporting such could generate for NCSIST and sustain R&D investments, while fostering alliances with partners seeking alternatives to pricier Western systems like the Patriot; however, realizations remain limited by 's domestic priorities, U.S. oversight under the , and sensitivities over proliferation. No confirmed sales have occurred as of October 2025, with production focused inward to meet escalating PRC threats, though diplomatic overtures could unlock markets in or among U.S. allies prioritizing cost-effective, proven indigenous defenses.

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