MISSILES SYSTEM
ACTIVE
K-SAAM Haegung
Haegung
OVERVIEW
Ship-launched short-range surface-to-air missile (K-SAAM) developed by the Agency for Defense Development with LIG Nex1 participation starting in 2011. Designed to defend naval vessels against anti-ship missiles, aircraft, and other airborne threats. Capable of reaching Mach 2 with a range of up to 20 km.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
type
Ship-launched short-range surface-to-air missile
speed
Mach 2
range
20 km
mission
Naval point defense against anti-ship missiles and aircraft
platform
Surface combatants