L-SAM Block 1
L-SAM Block 1
Anti-Ballistic Missiles
Basic Information
Name
L-SAM Block 1
Designation
L-SAM Block 1
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Anti-Ballistic Missiles
Manufacturer
Hanwha Techwin
Date of Introduction
2028
Description
The L-SAM Block 1 Interceptor has been designed to engage ballistic missile targets at ranges of up to 150 kilometers and altitudes between 40 and 60 kilometers. The L-SAM interceptor is capable of Mach 9 and has been designed to counter North Korea’s KN-23 and KN-24 tactical ballistic missiles. The missile was first test fired in November 2022 and is expected to enter service in 2028.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
11113.2 km/h
Range
150.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Anti-Ballistic Missiles
Status
Under Development
Origin
South Korea
Contractor
Hanwha Techwin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2028
First Flight
November 2022
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Performance — Max Range
150 kilometer
Performance — Target's Max Altitude
60 kilometer
Speed — Top Speed
9 mach
Variants
Variant 1
L-SAM Block 1
Variant 2
L-SAM Block 2
Details
Country of Origin
South Korea
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a004626
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
South Korea
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