L-SAM

Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile
장거리 지대공 미사일
A ballistic missile interception testing of L-SAM
TypeLong-range, mobile surface-to-air missile/anti-ballistic missile system
Place of originSouth Korea
Service history
In service2028 (planned)
Used byRepublic of Korea Air Force
Production history
Designer
Designed
  • Block I: 2019–2024
  • Block II: 2024–2035 (planned)
Manufacturer
Produced2025 (planned)
Specifications

Operational
range
  • Block I: 150 km (93 mi)
Flight ceiling
  • Block I: 40 km (130,000 ft) – 60 km (200,000 ft)
  • Block II: 120 km (390,000 ft) – 180 km (590,000 ft)
Maximum speed Mach 9 (3,100 m/s; 11,000 km/h)

The L-SAM (Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile; Korean: 장거리 지대공 미사일; RR: Janggeori Jidaegong Misail) is a South Korean long range surface-to-air missile developed by the Agency for Defense Development (ADD), Hanwha, and LIG Nex1. The performance levels are comparable to the American THAAD and the Israeli Arrow 2 and Arrow 3. L-SAM serves as a key system in South Korea's Korean Air and Missile Defense (KAMD).

The development of L-SAM Block 1 was officially completed in May 2024 and was declared fit for combat by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).