K-SAM missile system

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf missile system
gptkbp:compatibleWith high
gptkbp:component moderate
with other defense systems
advanced radar capabilities
effective against various aerial threats
estimated $1 million per unit
expected upgrades and enhancements.
gptkbp:controls integrated command system
gptkbp:deployedTo ground-based
gptkbp:designedFor air defense
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:South_Korea
gptkbp:developer estimated $500 million
gptkbp:diameter 0.35 m
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1999
gptkbp:height 3.5 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label K-SAM missile system
gptkbp:integration Korean_Air_and_Missile_Defense
gptkbp:internationalRelations none reported
gptkbp:launched 30 to 85 degrees
gptkbp:launchSite mobile launcher
vertical launch system
gptkbp:length 5.5 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:LIG_Nex1
gptkbp:model multiple variants available
gptkbp:numberOfEpisodes up to 48 per battery
gptkbp:operationalRange 40 km
up to 40 km
gptkbp:operationalStatus gptkb:Korean_Peninsula
in service
strategic_locations_in_South_Korea
gptkbp:previouslyKnownAs KM-SAM
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:Republic_of_Korea_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:productionCompany 1995
gptkbp:provides semi-active radar homing
gptkbp:radar 3D radar
gptkbp:range up to 40 km
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Patriot_missile_system
THAAD
gptkbp:releaseYear 2000
gptkbp:serviceHistory part_of_South_Korea's_defense_modernization_efforts
gptkbp:services high
gptkbp:speed gptkb:Mach_3.5
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Korean_Air_and_Missile_Defense_System
Cheongung
gptkbp:supportRole defensive
gptkbp:targets aircraft
missiles
gptkbp:training live-fire exercises
joint exercises with allies
gptkbp:type high-explosive
gptkbp:updates ongoing
gptkbp:weight about 1,000 kg
gptkbp:year 1998