19 January 2011

Taiwan missile test


Google Translation

Department of Defence released 100 anti-aircraft fire live ammunition annual joint review of test and examination situations Press Release 
Last Updated Time: 2011/01/18

100 anti-aircraft fire in the first half of the joint live fire tests and examinations, was Jan. 18 at-peng base is finished, the implementation of this test and examination, the 15 meter shooting subjects, including 11 subjects successfully intercepted targets.
During tests and examinations for the Sky Sword II air-launched, mica, and Miss Sparrow missile shoot sparrows failed to intercept such targets, the preliminary conclusion by the professionals, no effect or was due to early detonation fuse, rocket boosters and other factors of incomplete combustion, detailed reasons for the Air Force by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Research and Analysis.
Ministry of Defence said that according to their various types of air defence missile guidance and control theory, the hit rate varies between a single missile hit rate between 70-85%, so the more air defence engagement in continuous shooting two missiles or missile vehicle for war two a target of double firing in order to enhance the interception rate; The test and examination, although the average success rate of interception was 73%, in line with experience constant, but still sophisticated space, the Department will continue to review and improve an open mind to continue to enhance the combat capabilities of military air defence .

Taiwan MoD