NEW CHINESE KS1A SAM PHOTO

KS1A SAM Kanwa Exclusive Photo Via CPMIEC The exterior feature of the actual search/track radar under development for the KS1(A) is something between the phased array radar systems for the MIM-104 Patriot and S300PMU1.Kanwa Photo

<Kanwa News Jan 10, 2000> China has been using the phased array radar technology to upgrade the KS1 medium range surface to air missiles. China has been developing this type of missiles since early 1980s. The upgraded KS1(A) has a longer range then KS1. It has two launching operations, fixed and mobile launcher with twin missiles. The phased array radar system is similar to the MPQ53 for the MIM-104 Patriot SAM.China might have acquired the relevant technology from such countries as Israel. However, sources claimed to Kanwa that the exterior feature of the actual search/track radar under development for the KS1(A) is something between the phased array radar systems for the MIM-104 Patriot and S300PMU1.

KS1(A) search/track radar is able to engage 3 targets at the same time. As the rocket engine has also undergone certain improvement, the upgraded KS1(A) will have an effective range of 7-50km and an operation high range of 0.5-27km. The same source also said that KS1(A) had already completed some relevant launching tests, and currently the research and development activities are mainly directed for future research and technological applications.<Kanwa News China>