South Korea LIG Nex1
K745A1 Red Shark
South Korean vertically-launched anti-submarine rocket, functionally equivalent to the US RUM-139 VL-ASROC: a rocket motor with midcourse and terminal guidance carries a K745 Blue Shark torpedo payload to a designated target area, then parachute-releases it to conduct the actual acoustic homing attack. Fired from the Korean Vertical Launching System (K-VLS) aboard Republic of Korea Navy destroyers; in service since 2010.
1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-08-02
💲 ≈ $1,750,000 (public figure)
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
ROK export-licensed
DAPA-administered; aggressive export posture with financing/offset packages.
Channel: Government-to-government
Fielded & proven
Limited · 1 operator
Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
Unit cost known; one-shot / small-arms class has no meaningful O&S tail to model.
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the K745A1 Red Shark can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 83 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 19 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | K745 Blue Shark lightweight torpedo payload |
|---|---|
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | Midcourse inertial guidance, Terminal parachute release to torpedo payload |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 5.74 m |
|---|---|
| Width Overall width, matters for rail/road transport of vehicles. | 0.38 m |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 820 kg |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Solid-fuel rocket with thrust-vector control |
|---|
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper. | $1,750,000 |
|---|---|
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 1 |
Specifications compiled from public LIG Nex1 and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-08-02.
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What is the top speed of the LIG Nex1 K745A1 Red Shark? +
The LIG Nex1 K745A1 Red Shark has a maximum speed of 83 km/h.
What is the range of the LIG Nex1 K745A1 Red Shark? +
The LIG Nex1 K745A1 Red Shark has a maximum range of 19 km.
How much does the LIG Nex1 K745A1 Red Shark weigh? +
The LIG Nex1 K745A1 Red Shark has a combat weight of 820 kg.
How many countries operate the LIG Nex1 K745A1 Red Shark? +
The LIG Nex1 K745A1 Red Shark is operated by 1 countries.
How much does the LIG Nex1 K745A1 Red Shark cost? +
The LIG Nex1 K745A1 Red Shark has an approximate unit cost of 1,750,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration, treat this as directional.
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