NCSIST Kuai Chi
The Kuai Chi is an unmanned surface vehicle produced by the Taiwanese National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST).
History
[edit | edit source]The development of the Kuai Chi was considered especially sensitive with few details released.[1]
In April 2025 a Kuai Chi was spotted undergoing testing off Suao Township.[2]
The Kuai Chi was tested at the Jiupeng Military Base in August 2025.[3]
The Kuai Chi was displayed at the 2025 Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE).[4][5][6]
Mass production of the Kuai Chi is scheduled to begin in 2026.[7]
Specifications
[edit | edit source]The Kuai Chi has a displacement of approximately 3 tons and a top speed of greater than 40 knots. It is designed to be transportable within a 40ft shipping container.[5]
The Kuai Chi is designed to be armed with NCSIST Ching Feng I FPV suicide drones and receive targeting information from the NCSIST Albatross II. The vessel itself can also be equipped with a large warhead for use in an impact attack role.[3]
See also
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