KP-SAM Chiron

KP-SAM Chiron
신궁 휴대용 지대공 미사일
TypeManportable surface-to-air missile (MANPADS)
Place of originSouth Korea
Service history
In service2005–present
Used bySee Operators
Production history
DesignerAgency for Defense Development
LIG Nex1
Designed1995–2004
ManufacturerLIG Nex1
Unit cost2.6 million (2023)
Produced2004–present
Specifications
MassTotal: 19.5 kg (43 lb)
Missile: 15 kg (33 lb)
Length1.68 m (5.5 ft)
Diameter80 mm (3.1 in)
Crew2 (If based from a tripod), 1 (If held)

Maximum firing range7 km (4.3 mi)
Warhead720 Tungsten balls
Warhead weight2.5 kg (5.5 lb)

EngineSolid fuel rocket
Flight ceiling4 km (13,000 ft)
Maximum speed Mach 2.5 (851 m/s; 3,060 km/h)
Guidance
system
Infrared homing

The KP-SAM Chiron (Korean Portable-Surface to Air Missile; Korean: 신궁; Hanja: 神弓; RR: Singung) is a South Korean shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile manufactured by LIG Nex1.