Cheongung

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  (Redirected from )
Cheongung
TypeSurface-to-air missile/Anti-ballistic missile
Place of origin South Korea
 Russia
Service history
In service2015-present[1]
Used by Republic of Korea Air Force
Production history
DesignerAgency for Defense Development
Almaz-Antey
Designed2001-2011[2]
ManufacturerLIG Nex1
Produced2013-present[1]
Specifications
Mass400 kg (880 lb) (Missile)
Length4.61 m (15.1 ft)
Diameter27.5 cm (10.8 in)
Maximum firing range40 kilometres (25 mi)
EngineSolid-fuel rocket motor
Flight altitudeBlock 1: 15 km (49,000 ft)[1][3]
Block 2: 20 km (66,000 ft)[1]
Maximum speed Mach 4.5 (1.0 mi/s; 1.5 km/s)[4]
Guidance
system
inertial guidance with midcourse updates, Active radar homing for terminal guidance[5]

The Cheongung which is also known as the Cheolmae-2 or KM-SAM is a South Korean medium range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system that was developed by the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) with technical support from Almaz-Antey and Fakel, based on technology from the 9M96 missile used on S-350E and S-400 missile systems.[6]

Design and development[]

A complete battery consists of four to six 8-cell transporter erector launchers (TELs), a passive electronically scanned array (PESA) X-band multi-function phased array 3D radar (based on the one from the Russian S-400), and a fire command vehicle.[7][1][3] The radar operates in the X-band and rotates at a rate of 40 rpm, covering up to 80 degrees in elevation.[5] It can detect targets within 100 km (62 mi) and track up to 40 simultaneously.[8]

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 with assistance from Samsung Thales, LIG Nex1, and Doosan DST, localization and industrialization were done in South Korea enough to consider it an indigenous system. The Cheongung (Iron Hawk) can intercept targets up to an altitude of 15 km (49,000 ft) at a range of 40 km (25 mi). It is to replace upgraded MIM-23 Hawk batteries in South Korea and be made available for export. Almaz-Antey continued with the program after prototypes were transferred and have created a distinctly Russian version called the Vityaz missile system.[9]

The Republic of Korea Air Force revealed in mid-2015 that the KM-SAM would soon enter mass production and begin delivery to the Air Force that September, replacing the Hawk missile that had been in Korean service since 1964, which the United States military retired in 2002. The system can intercept up to six targets simultaneously, and the missiles have anti-electronic warfare capabilities to keep functioning despite jamming.[2][10] 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.[11]

On 28 April 2020, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced that deliveries of the Cheongung KM-SAM Block-1 system to the ROKAF had been completed.[1][3] In July 2021, South Korea retired its last MIM-23 Hawk system, phasing it out for the Cheongung Block-1.[12]

Further development[]

The Cheolmae 4-H 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.[9] This role was filled by development of the L-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 altitudes of around 20 km (66,000 ft).[13][14] The first upgraded Cheongung-II system was delivered to the ROKAF in November 2020.[15]

The Cheolmae-2 medium-range air defense missile will be able to be launched from the Korean Vertical Launch System (K-VLS) aboard Daegu-class frigates in a naval role.[16]

Accidents[]

On March 18, 2019, an accident occurred when a missile was fired during maintenance near an air base in Chuncheon.[citation needed] The missile's failsafe activated, causing it to self-destruct shortly after launch. The accident was caused by operator error.[17]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Kim, Dae Young (28 April 2020). "South Korea completes deliveries of KM-SAM Block-1 system to RoKAF". Jane's Information Group. Archived from the original on 4 April 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Korean-made missiles to replace aging Hawks - Koreajoongangdaily.joins.com, 31 July 2015
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c All local-made Cheongung KM-SAM air defense missile systems delivered to South Korean Army. Army Recognition. 28 April 2020.
  4. ^ South Korea first live fire exercise with KM-SAM Cheongung missile system - Armyrecognition.com, 2 November 2017
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Cheongung – a New MR-SAM for the South Korean Multi-Tier Defense System - Defense Update:". defense-update.com. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  6. ^ Pike, John. "Cheolmae II / Cheongung (Iron Hawk) M-SAM Medium Surface to Air Missile". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  7. ^ leojinpark2299 (21 September 2012). "psy K-MSAM". Retrieved 4 November 2017 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ South Korea Deploys Its Own Missile Shield. War is Boring. 12 October 2017.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b Cheongung – a New MR-SAM for the South Korean Multi-Tier Defense System - Defense-Update.com, 17 December 2011
  10. ^ South Korea about to start deployment of new Cheongung M-SAM air defense missile system - Armyrecognition.com, 3 August 2015
  11. ^ South Korea deploys surface-to-air guided missile system along maritime border - Armyrecognition.com, 10 March 2016
  12. ^ "South Korean air force retires last MIM-23 HAWK SAM systems". Jane's Information Group. 16 July 2021. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021.
  13. ^ Korea in final phase of developing low-tier missile defense system: official - Koreaherald.com, 16 April 2017
  14. ^ South Korea missile interceptor in final development - UPI.com, 18 April 2017
  15. ^ South Korea deploys Cheongung II surface-to-air missile. Army Recognition. 27 November 2020.
  16. ^ ROK Navy Launches New Warship Capable of Hitting Targets Inside North Korea - Thediplomat.com, 9 June 2016
  17. ^ Article in Yonhap News

External links[]

Retrieved from ""