MilitaryM-SAM
Air Defence Systemconfirmed
The M-SAM, 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. Originally designated as Cheolmae-2 during its development phase, the system was officially renamed Cheongung upon completion. M-SAM serves as a key system in South Korea's Korean Air and Missile Defense (KAMD).
Specifications
| Type | Air Defence System |
| Origin | South Korea |
| Manufacturer | Hanwha Aerospace (launcher, radar), LIG Defense & Aerospace (missile, system) |
| Introduced | 2015 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 0.4 t |
| Length | 4.61 m |
| Range | 40 km |
| Ceiling | 15,000 m |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 19 | confirmed |
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