KP-SAM Chiron
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History
The KP-SAM Chiron 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][4] The KP-SAM began production in 2004 with extended trials in early 2005.[5][2]
In late 2005, the KP-SAM entered service with the South Korean Army, after being in development for nearly 8 years.[5][4] The South Korean Army has ordered some 2000 units to be delivered in the near future.[4]
In 2011, the KP-SAM 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.[6]
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.[7] However, the deal was called off in May 2013 over problems on paying for the contract.[7]
In 2014, Indonesia bought the KP-SAM for integration with the Skyshield 35 mm anti-aircraft system.[8] It was previously shown at the Indo Defence 2014 exhibition.[9]
In 2021 it is reported that failure rate of the KP-SAM was at 24% due to aging inventory that has been improperly stored along lacking proficiency with the system by its operators.[10]
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][4] 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.
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.[11] 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)[12] and a distance range of 7 km.[1]
Operators
- File:Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia: Indonesian Air Force acquired and operated Chirons since 2014 which was integrated with Oerlikon Skyshield 35 mm anti-aircraft gun system.[8] Additional 2 Chirons transferred according to a 2019 SIPRI small arms report.[13]
- File:Flag of Romania.svg Romania: 54 KP-SAMs.[14][15] First systems delivered in June 2024.[16]
- File:Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea: In ROK Army service since 2005.[1]
Failed contracts
See also
- K-SAM (based on Crotale)
- KM-SAM
- K-SAAM
- L-SAM
- List of surface-to-air missiles
- List of anti-aircraft weapons
Notes
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References
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