KP-SAM Shin-Gung
KP-SAM | |
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General Information | |
Type | Anti-aircraft guided missile |
Manufacturer | LG Innotek Co Ltd |
development | 1997-2005 |
Commissioning | around 2003 |
Unit price | 114,937 euros |
Technical specifications | |
length | 1.68 m |
diameter | 80 mm |
Combat weight | 24.3 kg with tripod |
drive | Solid |
speed | Do 2+ |
Range | 3–5 km |
Furnishing | |
Target location | Infrared + ultraviolet |
Warhead | 2.5 kg FRAG-HE |
Detonator | Proximity fuse |
Weapon platforms | Tripod |
Lists on the subject |
The KP-SAM , called Shin-Gung (divine bow), is a modern shoulder-supported short-range surface to air missile system (MANPADS) from South Korean production . After eight years of development, the system was handed over to the South Korean army in 2005 , which had ordered around 2,000 units.
technology
The system is operated by a soldier. It consists of a launcher and a tripod with a seat. The system is similar to the French Mistral anti-aircraft system . The missile has ECCM capabilities and is therefore able to detect and ignore enemy decoys . In flight tests, a percentage hit rate of 90% was achieved.
Web links
- Janes ( Memento from May 27, 2011 on WebCite ) (English)
- Description with picture (Korean)
Individual evidence
- ↑ KP-SAM / KPSAM New Bow (Shingle / Shingoong) on globalsecurity.org, accessed on March 30, 2014 (English).