KM-SAM

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For the similarly-named ship-launched air-defense system of South Korea, see K-SAAM (Haegung).
Korean Medium-range Surface-to-Air Missile
천궁 중거리 지대공 미사일
datalink, terminal active radar homing[8]

The KM-SAM (Korean Medium-range Surface-to-Air Missile;

S-350E and S-400 missile systems.[9]

Design and development

KM-SAM Block-I missile cutaway

A complete battery consists of four to six 8-cell

X-band multi-function phased array 3D radar (based on the one from the Russian S-400), and a fire command vehicle.[10][1][6] The radar operates in the X-band and rotates at a rate of 40 rpm, covering up to 80 degrees in elevation.[8] It can detect targets within 100 km (62 mi) and track up to 40 simultaneously.[11]

The KM-SAM is the middle-tier of South Korea's three-tier aerial and missile defense system. Though it was developed in Russia by the Almaz Design Bureau in association with

Vityaz missile system.[12][13]

The

electronic warfare capabilities to keep functioning despite jamming.[3][14] The system passed the military's operational requirement verification test in July 2015, and began deployment in early 2016 near the maritime border with North Korea in the Yellow Sea.[15]

On 28 April 2020, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced that deliveries of the Cheongung KM-SAM Block-1 system to the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) had been completed.[1][6] In July 2021, South Korea retired its last MIM-23 Hawk system, phasing it out for the Cheongung Block-1.[16]

KM-SAM battery configuration

KM-SAM's MFR, launcher, and ECS vehicles

The configuration of KM-SAM batteries typically includes multifunction radar, vertical launchers, and control center vehicles.

  • Engagement Control Center (ECS): 1
  • Multifunction Radar (MFR): 1
  • Launchers: 4–6
  • Missiles per Launcher: 8
  • Power Generator: 1

Improvements

Block-II

KM-SAM Block-II missile cutaway
A demonstration of the missile launch of KM-SAM

In April 2017, South Korean military officials revealed that a low-tier missile defense system based on the Cheongung was in the final phase of development. Modifying the standard SAM with hit-to-kill technology enables it to intercept incoming ballistic missiles at mid altitudes of around 20 km (66,000 ft).[17][18][19] The first upgraded Cheongung-II system was delivered to the ROKAF in November 2020.[20] The Block II interceptor is effective against both aircraft and ballistic targets.[19][21]

The KM-SAM will be able to be launched from the

Korean Vertical Launch System (K-VLS) aboard Daegu-class frigates in a naval role.[22]

Block-III

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration decided to develop KM-SAM III by investing 2.8 trillion won from 2024 to 2034.[23]

Further development

The KM-SAM block-2 was to be an upper-tier interceptor designed to take down ballistic missiles, offering capabilities similar to that of the American Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missile with a range of 150 km (93 mi) and ceiling of 200,000 ft (61 km). Performance levels were to be twice as superior to the Patriot and Cheolmae II missiles, and was expected to be based on the Russian S-400 technology.[12] This role was filled by the development of the Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM).[24]

Exports

UAE in 2021 and showed off the Korean weapon system including KM-SAM and AT-1K Raybolt.[25]

On 16 November 2021, the UAE's Ministry of Defense tweeted that it plans to acquire the M-SAM as a "qualitative addition" to its existing air defense capabilities and that the deal could reach US$3.5 billion.[21] An official at South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said that the announcement was "positive" but "we still need to see how negotiations on the details will proceed."[26] On 16 January 2022, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration of the South Korean Government announced that the UAE would purchase the system in a deal worth $3.5 billion. At the time, it was the largest arms export deal ever made by South Korea.[27][28]

The US requested South Korea to send this missile system to Ukraine for the

War in Ukraine. However South Korea declined on the basis of its security situation.[29]

Operators

Current operator

South Korea Republic of Korea Air Force (19 batteries + 6 on order)
  • Block I, 18 batteries in service, 4 launchers of 8 missiles per battery.[30]
  • Block II, 1 battery in service + 6 on order (total planned 7), 4 launchers of 8 missiles per battery.[30][31]

Future operators

Saudi Arabia Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces (10 batteries)
Block II, 10 batteries ordered in February 2024 for USD $3.2 billion.[32]
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates Army (12 batteries)
Block II, 12 batteries ordered in January 2023, to be produced partially in the UAE, worth USD $3.5 billion.[33]

See also

Weapons of comparable role, performance and era

References

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