FK-2000
The FK-2000 missile is a self-propelled, short to medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system developed by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC). The system was unveiled by CASIC at Zhuhai Airshow 2021.[1]
Description
[edit]The FK-2000 surface-to-air missile (SAM) system consists of a self-propelled air defense vehicle mounted on an 8x8 transporter chassis with an unmanned turret mounted on top. The missile is capable of targeting aircraft at a range of 1.2–25 km (0.75–15.53 mi) and cruise missiles at a range of 1.2–10 km (0.75–6.21 mi). A total of 12 missiles are mounted on the side of the turret with an independent elevation mechanism. The close-in air defense is provided by two 30 mm (1.2 in) six-barrel Gatling cannon, also with adjustable elevation. A search radar is mounted at the top-rear position of the turret, while the targeting radar is mounted at the front position. An optical/infrared tracking sight is also mounted as the auxiliary fire control.[1][2]
The FK-2000 was not used by the People's Liberation Army, but it was exported to United Arab Emirates (UAE), which supplied the missile system to its regional allies, Sudan and Chad.[3][4]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Cazalet, Mark; Dominguez, Gabriel (5 October 2021). "Airshow China 2021: CASIC unveils FK-2000 self-propelled air-defence system". Janes. Archived from the original on 19 July 2024.
- ^ "覆蓋「陸海空天電網」 國產「大殺器」亮相". Ta Kung Pao. 10 November 2024.
- ^ Malyasov, Dylan (4 August 2025). "UAE sends Chinese air defense systems to Sudan's RSF". Defense Blog.
- ^ "Chad Receives Chinese Mobile Air Defense Systems From UAE". Defense Post. 28 April 2025.