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K-SAM Pegasus
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K-SAMPegasus

Medium-Range SAM · South Korea · 2018
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K-SAMPegasus

K-SAM Pegasus
K-SAM Pegasus Photo: Roakr · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
70
Altitude Coverage
75
Radar & Tracking
78
Engagement Capacity
70
Reaction Time
75
Mobility
80
ECCM
70
Multi-Target Capability
68
Technology
78
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin South Korea
ManufacturerHanwha Aerospace, LIG Defense&Aerospace
CategoryMedium-Range SAM
EraModern Era
In service2018
Operators4 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
73
Medium-Range SAM MASS Rating
10/29
Modern Era
14/123
All-Time
Medium-Range SAM · 10 axes scored
Range
70
Altitude Coverage
75
Radar & Tracking
78
Engagement Capacity
70
Reaction Time
75
Mobility
80
ECCM
70
Multi-Target Capability
68
Technology
78
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range sam category.
01 / Overview
K-SAM Pegasus
Production
2018–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · MODERN ERA
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
medium-range sam category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range sam category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • System TypeMedium-Range SAM
  • Service Entry Year2018
  • MobileYes
  • In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile2MOD.2
  • Maximum Range40 km
  • Maximum Altitude15,000 m
▣Guidance4MOD.4
◇Mobility & Deployment1MOD.1
  • PlatformTEL
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2018Production started
8
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Capability of a Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS) to operate effectively in adverse weather conditions, including rain, fog, or low visibility.
A missile guidance method where the projectile is directed by real-time commands from an external control source, such as an operator or tracking system, to intercept a target.
Mobile: a capability indicating the MANPADS can be transported and operated by a single soldier or small team, enabling rapid deployment and relocation.
A missile guidance method where the launch platform tracks the target and relays updates to the missile in flight.
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