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KP-SAM Shingung 
KP-SAM Shingung on tripod unitType Manportable surface-to-air missile Place of origin 
South KoreaService history In service Late 2005 Used by See Users Production history Designer Agency for Defense Development Manufacturer Agency for Defense Development Unit cost 173,000$ Produced 1995 - 2004 Number built 2000 Specifications Weight 0.076 m (Missile)
24.3 kg (System)Length 1.68m Diameter 80 mm Crew 2 (If based from a tripod), 1 (If held) Effective range 3-5 km Maximum range 7 km Warhead weight 2.5 kg Detonation
mechanismAfter being 1.5 m near target[1] Engine solid-rocket motor Guidance
systemInfrared homing The KP-SAM Shin-Gung or Shin-Kung (Korean: hangul: 신궁, hanja: 神弓) is a South Korean shoulder launched surface-to-air missile manufactured by LIG Nex1. It is marketed internationally as the Chiron.[2]
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Overview
The Shin-Gung was created to protect ROK troops in the forward area, which started in 1995 under the direction of NEX1 Future Company Ltd.[3] 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.[4] The KP-SAM began production in 2004 with extended trials in early 2005.[3] In late 2005, the KP-SAM Shingung entered service with the South Korean Army, after being in development for nearly 8 years.[4] The South Korean Army has ordered some 2000 units to be delivered in the near future.[4]
Features
While the missile system externally resembles a French Mistral system, the seeker itself is based on Russian technology with the control section, warhead and motor made in South Korea.[3][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.[1] 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 Mach 2.0 and a distance range of 7 km.[2]
Users
- South Korea: In ROK Army service since 2005.[2]
India: India plans to acquire Shin Gungs from LIG Nex1 Co. with a cost of 1.4 trillion won (US$1.28 billion) by 2014.[5][6]
References
- ^ a b Yoo Yong-won. "Locally-Made Surface-Air Missile Toutedaccessdate=2011-05-27". Digital Chosunilbo. Archived from the original on 2004-03-22. http://web.archive.org/web/20040322072850/http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200310/200310300022.html.
- ^ a b c Brahmand.com (2011-04-27). "S Korean firm offers anti-aircraft missile to India: report". http://www.brahmand.com/news/S-Korean-firm-offers-anti-aircraft-missile-to-India-report/6898/1/13.html. Retrieved 2011-05-27.
- ^ a b c "Chiron (Singung) (Korea, South), Man-portable surface-to-air missile systems". Jane's. http://www.webcitation.org/5z0KvhwuF. Retrieved 2011-05-27.
- ^ a b c d "KP-SAM / KPSAM New Bow (Shingung / Shingoong)". Global Security. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/rok/kp-sam.htm. Retrieved 2011-05-27.
- ^ "LIG Nex1 submits bid to sell portable missiles to India". Yonhap News Agency. 2011-04-20. http://www.webcitation.org/5z0Jgv4u5. Retrieved 2011-05-27.
- ^ Frontier India (2011-04-28). "Korean LIG Nex1 submits proposal for sale of Chiron MANPADs to India". Frontier India. http://frontierindia.net/korean-lig-nex1-submits-proposal-for-sale-of-chiron-manpads-to-india. Retrieved 2011-05-27.
External links
- Shingung Overview (Korean)
Categories:- Modern surface-to-air missiles
- Modern weapons of South Korea
- Surface-to-air missiles of South Korea
- Guided missile stubs
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