KP-SAM Chiron
KP-SAM Shingung | |
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Type | Manportable surface-to-air missile MANPADS |
Place of origin | South Korea |
Service history | |
In service | Late 2005 |
Used by | See Operators |
Production history | |
Designer | Agency for Defense Development |
Manufacturer | LIG Nex1 |
Produced | 1995 - 2004 |
No. built | 2000 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 24.3 kg (System) |
Length | 1.68m |
Diameter | 80 mm |
Crew | 2 (If based from a tripod), 1 (If held) |
Effective firing range | 7 km |
Maximum firing range | 7 km |
Warhead weight | 2.5 kg |
Engine | Solid fuel rocket |
Guidance system | Infrared homing |
The KP-SAM Shin-Gung or Shin-Kung (Korean: hangul: 신궁, hanja: 新弓) is a South Korean shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile manufactured by LIG Nex1. It is marketed internationally as the Chiron.[1]
History
The Shin-Gung was created to protect ROK troops in the forward area, which started in 1995 under the direction of LIG Nex1.[2] 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] The KP-SAM began production in 2004 with extended trials in early 2005.[2]
In late 2005, the KP-SAM Shingung entered service with the South Korean Army, after being in development for nearly 8 years.[3] The South Korean Army has ordered some 2000 units to be delivered in the near future.[3]
In 2011, the Chiron was proposed to the Indian military for potential export.[1] 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.[4]
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.[5] However, the deal was called off in May 2013 over problems on paying for the contract.[5]
In 2014, Indonesia bought the Chiron for integration with the Skyshield 35mm anti-aircraft system.[6] It was previously shown at the Indo Defence 2014 exhibition.[7]
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.[2][3] 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.
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Indonesian_air_force_air_defense_weapon_systems_on_display.jpg/220px-Indonesian_air_force_air_defense_weapon_systems_on_display.jpg)
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.[8] 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)[9] and a distance range of 7 km.[1]
Operators
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c4/Chiron_operators.png/400px-Chiron_operators.png)
Indonesia: Indonesian Air Force acquired and operated Chirons since 2014 which was integrated with Oerlikon Skyshield 35 mm anti-aircraft gun system.[6] 2 Chirons transferred according to a 2019 SIPRI small arms report.[10]
South Korea: In ROK Army service since 2005.[1]
Failed Contracts
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Brahmand.com (2011-04-27). "S Korean firm offers anti-aircraft missile to India: report". Archived from the original on 2011-04-29. 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. Archived from the original on 2011-03-01. Retrieved 2011-05-27.
- ^ https://defense-update.com/20120401_vshorad-indias-next-big-air-defense-program.html
- ^ a b c https://mags.shephardmedia.com/HB-samples-2018/AAD5-webmag.pdf
- ^ a b https://www.armyrecognition.com/november_2018_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/indonesia_might_buy_more_chiron_manpads_systems_from_south_korea.html
- ^ https://www.armyrecognition.com/indodefence_2014_official_show_daily_news_coverage/lig_nex_1_showcases_chiron_portable_sam_and_raybolt_3rd_anti-tank_guided_missile.html
- ^ 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. Archived from the original on 2015-02-28. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20191211191444/http://www.smallarmssurvey.org/fileadmin/docs/S-Trade-Update/SAS-Trade-Update-2019.pdf
External links
- Shingung Overview (Korean)