KP-SAM Shingung
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The KP-SAM Shin-Gung or Shin-Kung (Korean: God's bow/Divine Bow) is a South Korean shoulder launched surface-to-air missile .
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| Basic data | |
| Function | Manportable IR short range surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | ADD (Agency for Defense Development) |
| Entered service | 2005 |
| General characteristics | |
| Engine | |
| Launch mass | 10 kg |
| Length | |
| Diameter | |
| Speed | Mach 2.1 |
| Range | 3-5 km optimal, 7 km maximum |
| Flying altitude | 3.5 km |
| Warhead | smaller than Mistral's |
| Guidance | all-aspect two-colour infra-red, fire and forget |
| Launch platform | Man Portable or Tripod |
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[edit] Overview
In late 2005, the KP-SAM Shingung entered service with the South Korean Army, after being in development for nearly 8 years. The South Korean Army has ordered some 2000 units to be delivered in the near future.
[edit] Features
The missile features integrated IFF systems, night and adverse weather capabilities, a two-colour 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.[1] It had been involved in a missile test where the Shingung's missile made impact on a low-flying target.[2]
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Shingung Overview (Korean)
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