Red Shark

Anti-Submarine Rockets

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Basic Information

Name

Red Shark

Designation

Red Shark

Alternate Designation

KASM, Korean Anti-Submarine Missile

Equipment Type

Anti-Submarine Rockets

Manufacturer

LIG Nex1

Date of Introduction

2008

Description

The Red Shark or Korean Anti-Submarine Missile (KASM) is a vertically launched missile carrying a Blue Shark lightweight torpedo to engage sophisticated submarines. The Korean Agency for Defense Development and LIG Nex1 carried out its development on behalf of the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN). The Red Shark is intended to fit into surface ships equipped with Vertical Launch Systems (VLS) to counter distant operating hostile submarines. The Red Shark propulsion system consists of a rocket motor with Thrust Vectoring Control (TVC) capable of a traveling ranges of 19 kilometers. The Blue Shark is released using a parachute. The RoKN is deploying its new long-range anti-submarine warfare (ASW) weapon onboard KDX-II and KDX-III destroyers.

Overview (Deagel)

Group Anti-Submarine Rockets

Status Active

Also Known As KASM, Korean Anti-Submarine Missile

Origin South Korea

Contractor LIG Nex1

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2008

Total Production ?

Specifications (Deagel)

Dimensions — Length 5.2 meter

Performance — Max Range 19 kilometer

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Torpedoes: Blue Shark (1)

Details

Country of Origin South Korea

Category Submarines

Naval > Submarines

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002650

Classification

Domain

Naval & Littoral

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

5.2 m

Width

—

Height

—

Weight

—

Operators (1)

South Korea

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