KM-SAM (Cheolmae 2) South Korean Medium-Range Air Defense Missile System
KM-SAM
Mobile Air Defense Missile System
Other
Basic Information
Name
KM-SAM (Cheolmae 2) South Korean Medium-Range Air Defense Missile System
Designation
KM-SAM
Alternate Designation
KM-SAM; Cheolmae 2
Equipment Type
Mobile Air Defense Missile System
Manufacturer
LIG Nex1 Co Ltd
Date of Introduction
2016
Description
The KM-SAM (Cheolmae 2) South Korean Medium-Range Air Defense Missile System developed by Agency for Defense Development (ADD) in co-operation with LIG Nex1. The missile is designed to engage targets flying at an altitude of up to 15–20 km.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Wheeled (8x8)
Main Weapon
Korean vertical launch system (K- VLS)
Engine
Diesel (450 hp)
Max Speed
85.0 km/h
Range
700.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
KM-SAM; Cheolmae 2
Type
Medium-Range Air Defense Missile System
Manufacturer
LIG Nex1 Co Ltd
Crew
3 ea
Chassis
Kia KM1500 special wheeled chassis with 8x8 configuration
KM-SAM Battery Configuration
Engagement Control Center (ECS): 1;
Multifunction Radar (MFR): 1;
Launchers: 4–6;
Missiles per Launcher: 8;
Power Generator: 1
Note
The Cheolmae 2 can engage hostile aircraft, helicopters, UAVs and missiles, including cruise missiles and short- and medium-range ballistic missiles.
Dimensions
Length
11.0 m
Width
2.6 m
Height
3.6 m
Weight, Combat
25 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
Hyundai D6CA
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
450 hp hp
Maximum Range
700 km
Speed, Maximum Road
85 km/h
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
30%
Vertical Step
0.5 m
Trench
1.8 m
Fording
0.76 m
Main Weapon System
Launcher
The missile is cold launched from the Korean vertical launch system (K- VLS).
Name
INA. Missile of the Cheolmae 2 is reportedly based on the Russian 9M96E surface-to-air missile.
Length
4.61 m
Diameter
274 mm
Weight
400 kg
Seeker
The missile is fitted with an active radar seeker.
Guidance System
Inertial guidance system with mid course updates and active radar terminal homing.
Control
The missile is controlled by side firing thrusters and tail control surfaces.
Protection
Hull Armor
INA
Applique Armor
No
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
No
Details
Country of Origin
South Korea
Category
Radar Guided Missile Systems
Land > Air Defense > Radar Guided Missile Systems
Filter Label
K
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
11 m
Width
2.6 m
Height
3.6 m
Weight
25000 kg
Operators (3)
South Korea
Iraq
United Arab Emirates
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