KP-SAM Chiron
system
The KP-SAM Chiron[note 1] (Korean Portable-Surface to Air Missile; Korean: 신궁; Hanja: 神弓; RR: Shin-gung) is a South Korean shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile manufactured by LIG Nex1.[4]
History
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The KP-SAM Chiron was created to protect ROK troops in the forward area, which started in 1995 under the direction of LIG Nex1.[5] In late 2003, the delivery of the Igla SAMs from Russia in payment for Russian debts to Korea appear to have solved the problem momentarily.[3][6] The KP-SAM began production in 2004 with extended trials in early 2005.[1][5]
In late 2005, the KP-SAM entered service with the South Korean Army, after being in development for nearly 8 years.[1][6] The South Korean Army has ordered some 2000 units to be delivered in the near future.[6]
In 2011, the KP-SAM was proposed to the Indian military for potential export.[4] It was being marketed in 2012 for India's modernization of their VSHORAD system, competing with the RBS 70, the Starstreak, the Mistral-2 and the SA-24.[7]
In November 2012, Peru announced that they will purchase the Chiron alongside 108 missiles and three TPS-830KE radar under a $USD 43 million defense contract.[8] However, the deal was called off in May 2013 over problems on paying for the contract.[8]
In 2014, Indonesia bought the KP-SAM for integration with the Skyshield 35 mm anti-aircraft system.[9] It was previously shown at the Indo Defence 2014 exhibition.[10]
In 2021 it is reported that failure rate of the KP-SAM was at 24% due to aging inventory that has been improperly stored along lacking proficiency with the system by its operators.[11]
Features
While the missile system externally resembles a French Mistral system, the entire missile system including the seeker, control section, warhead and motor were developed and manufactured in South Korea.[5][6] The missile features integrated IFF systems, night and adverse weather capabilities, a two-colour (IR/UV) infrared seeker to aid in negating infrared countermeasures (IRCM) and a proximity-fuse warhead. During development tests the missile scored a 90% hit ratio.
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According to Agency for Defense Development officials, the missile is superior to the American FIM-92 Stinger or the French Mistral in hit probability, price and portability.[12] It had been involved in a missile test where the Shingung's missile made impact on a low-flying target as high as 3.5 kilometers with a speed of 697.5 m/s (more than Mach 2.36)[13] and a distance range of 7 km.[4]
Operators
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Indonesia: Indonesian Air Force acquired and operated Chirons since 2014 which was integrated with Oerlikon Skyshield 35 mm anti-aircraft gun system.[9] Additional 2 Chirons transferred according to a 2019 SIPRI small arms report.[14]
Romania: 54 KP-SAMs on order[15] First systems delivered in June 2024.[16]
South Korea: In ROK Army service since 2005.[4]
Failed contracts
Peru[8]
See also
- K-SAM (based on Crotale)
- KM-SAM
- K-SAAM
- L-SAM
- List of surface-to-air missiles
- List of anti-aircraft weapons
Notes
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Shin In-ho (5 November 2018). "[신궁 1회] 승리의 믿음 K-PSAM 신궁". Defense Media Agency. Archived from the original on 29 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "Slovenská vláda schválila nákup systémov Barak MX a Piorun". Magnetpress.sk. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "한국형 지대공 유도무기 신궁 전력화 완료". Defense Acquisition Program Administration. January 2023. Archived from the original on 29 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d Brahmand.com (2011-04-27). "S Korean firm offers anti-aircraft missile to India: report". Retrieved 2011-05-27.
- ^ a b c "Chiron (Singung) (Korea, South), Man-portable surface-to-air missile systems". Jane's. Archived from the original on July 29, 2017. Retrieved 2011-05-27.
- ^ a b c d "KP-SAM / KPSAM New Bow (Shingung / Shingoong)". Global Security. Retrieved 2011-05-27.
- ^ "VSHORAD – India's Next Big Air Defense Program". April 2012.
- ^ a b c https://mags.shephardmedia.com/HB-samples-2018/AAD5-webmag.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ a b "Indonesia might buy more Chiron MANPADS systems from South Korea | November 2018 Global Defense Security army news industry | Defense Security global news industry army 2018 | Archive News year". 13 November 2018.
- ^ "LIG Nex 1 showcases Chiron portable SAM and Raybolt 3rd anti-tank guided missile | IndoDefence 2014 Official Show Daily News Coverage | Defence and security military army exhibition 2014". 6 November 2014.
- ^ ""신궁 유도탄, 3년간 24% 사격 실패…발사 직후 지상 낙하도"". 12 October 2021.
- ^ Yoo Yong-won. "Locally-Made Surface-Air Missile Toutedaccessdate=2011-05-27". Digital Chosunilbo. Archived from the original on 2004-03-22.
- ^ "Chiron". www.deagel.com. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). www.smallarmssurvey.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 December 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
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- ^ "Sistemul antiaerian CHIRON a intrat în dotarea Forțelor Terestre". Pro Patria MApN (in Romanian). 19 June 2024.
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