Thursday, March 09, 2023

Technology frontiers


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The United States is a major supplier of weapons to Taiwan, and as such, Taiwan's armed forces use several American-made missiles. Some of the American missiles used by Taiwan's armed forces are:

  1. AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missile: The Harpoon is a subsonic anti-ship missile that is designed to strike enemy vessels at sea. It has a range of up to 124 km and can carry a 227 kg warhead.

  2. AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM): The AMRAAM is a medium-range air-to-air missile that is designed to intercept enemy aircraft. It has a range of up to 105 km and can reach speeds of up to Mach 4.

  3. AGM-65 Maverick air-to-ground missile: The Maverick is a precision-guided air-to-ground missile that is designed to strike enemy ground targets. It has a range of up to 27 km and can carry a 136 kg warhead.

  4. FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile: The Javelin is a shoulder-fired anti-tank missile that is designed to destroy armored vehicles. It has a range of up to 2.5 km and can penetrate up to 800 mm of armor.

  5. MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile: The Patriot is a long-range air defense missile that is designed to intercept enemy aircraft and missiles. It has a range of up to 160 km and can reach an altitude of up to 24 km.

These American-made missiles are intended to provide Taiwan with advanced capabilities to deter potential threats and defend against any potential attacks.



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