Sky Bow IV
Taiwan's next-generation air defense system with extended range and ceiling.
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Taiwan’s NCSIST is designing and trialing the Sky Bow IV air defense system, codenamed Strong Bow. Its 7.61-meter canister is longer than the Sky Bow III’s 5.49-meter one, and its ceiling and range exceed those of the Sky Bow and MIM-104 Patriot.
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- The Sky Bow IV's canister is 7.61 meters long, compared to 5.49 meters for the Sky Bow III.
- The Strong Bow missile is distinct from the TK-3, with differences in fuselage, nosecone, and propulsion system.
- The Strong Bow I was made public at the 2023 TADTE but was not displayed; a system was shown at the 2025 TADTE.
- Testing of the Strong Bow I system was completed in May 2025.
- The Strong Bow IIB is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a range of 1,500 km.
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- Wikipedia: Sky Bow IV (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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