Taiwan Unveils Upgraded Home-Made Fighter Jet
台湾推出改进型国产战斗机改进型
Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian has unveiled an upgraded version of a domestically-produced fighter jet that he says will improve the island's air defenses.
The twin-seater jet, named "Hsiung Yin", or "Brave Eagle", was rolled out Tuesday at an air base in central Taiwan. Taiwan authorities say the new fighter jet has upgraded computer and radar systems. The warplanes are due to begin service in Taiwan's air force in 2010.
Taiwan began work on upgrading its home-made fighter jets in 1999. The project has cost the government 210-million dollars so far.
台湾总统陈水扁为国产喷气式战斗机的升级换代产品揭幕。他说这种战机将改善台湾的空防能力。
这种名为“雄鹰”的双座喷气飞机星期二在台中的一个空军基地亮相。台湾当局说，新战机使用更先进的电脑和雷达系统。新战机将于2010年在空军服役。
台湾于1999年开始投入国产喷气式战斗机的更新改造。这项计划到目前已经耗费政府资金2亿1千万美元。
