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Chiron

Chiron

Surface-to-Air Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
Chiron
Designation
Chiron
Alternate Designation
Korean Portable Surface-to-Air Missile, KP-SAM Shingung
Equipment Type
Surface-to-Air Missiles
Manufacturer
LIG Nex1
Date of Introduction
2004
Description

The Chiron, also known as Korean Portable Surface-to-Air Missile (KP-SAM), is a man-portable, supersonic, short-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) developed by LIG Nex1 for the Republic of Korea Army (RoKA). It features a two-color infrared seeker and can shoot down rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft as well as unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) and cruise missiles at ranges of 7,000 meters and altitudes up to 3,500 meters. The two-stage missile is fitted with a dual thrust rocket motor to increase terminal speed that ignites after the first stage ejects the weapon from the launch tube. The high explosive (HE) warhead can detonate by impact or utilizing a proximity fuze. Optionally, the Chiron's launch unit, which can operate day or night as a sight system, can receive clues from surveillance radars or other assets via radiofrequency. In addition to a tripod-mounted launch mechanism, the Chiron missile system can be integrated on vehicles, vessels and helicopters.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed 2593.1 km/h
Range 7.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group Surface-to-Air Missiles
Status Active
Also Known As Korean Portable Surface-to-Air Missile, KP-SAM Shingung
Origin South Korea
Contractor LIG Nex1
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2004
Total Production 2,000
Unitary Cost USD $173,000
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages 2
System Crew 2
Dimensions — Diameter 80 millimeter
Dimensions — Launch Unit Length 1.9 meter
Dimensions — Length 1.7 meter
Mass — Launch Unit Weight 19.5 kilogram
Mass — Warhead 2.5 kilogram
Mass — Weight 14 kilogram
Performance — Max Range 7,000 meter
Performance — Target's Max Altitude 3,500 meter
Speed — Top Speed 2.1 mach
Details
Country of Origin South Korea
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.7 m
Width
Height
Weight
19.5 kg
Operators (4)
South Korea
Indonesia
Philippines
Romania
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