Korean Tactical Surface-to-Air Missile (K-SAM)

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:communityFeedback positive
gptkbp:component classified
required periodically
multi-target engagement
high effectiveness
integrated with other defense systems
short-range air defense system
limited range against high-speed targets
missile, radar, launcher
gptkbp:deployedTo ground-based system
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:South_Korea
gptkbp:exportedTo no
gptkbp:firstDeployment defensive perimeter
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1990
gptkbp:hasArea conducted regularly
gptkbp:hasFuturePlans upgrades planned
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Korean Tactical Surface-to-Air Missile (K-SAM)
gptkbp:launchSite mobile launcher
vertical launch system
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:LIG_Nex1
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight about 100 kg
gptkbp:numberOfEpisodes up to 8 per launcher
gptkbp:numberOfStudents 1
gptkbp:operationalArea defense against aerial threats
gptkbp:operationalRange 30 km
gptkbp:operationalStatus in service
strategic locations
gptkbp:productionCompany 1980
gptkbp:provides semi-active radar homing
command guidance
gptkbp:radar 3D radar
gptkbp:range 40 km
gptkbp:relatedPatent K-DM
gptkbp:releaseYear 1990
gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment ongoing improvements
gptkbp:services gptkb:Republic_of_Korea_Air_Force
high
gptkbp:speed gptkb:Mach_3.5
gptkbp:successor gptkb:K-SAM_II
gptkb:Cheongung_(K-SAM_II)
gptkbp:supportRole none
air defense
gptkbp:systemRequirements Korean_military_systems
gptkbp:targets aircraft
up to 20 km
gptkbp:technology missile technology
gptkbp:training provided to operators
gptkbp:trainingExercises conducted regularly
gptkbp:type high-explosive
gptkbp:updates ongoing