The Sky Dragon 12 is a short-range surface-to-air defense missile (SAM) system developed and manufactured by the Chinese Defense Company . The system was unveiled for the first time during the defense exhibition in South Africa, AAD, September 2014. The Sky Dragon 12 short-range SAM system is designed for key-point and field air-defense of small-size military objects and areas against mass air threats, such as aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, UAVs and precision-guided weapons, as well as reinforcing 35mm AA (Anti-Aircraft) gun air-defense group coverage, forming the AWS2 missile/gun integrated air defense weapon system.
Sky Dragon 12 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Defense Missile System
The Sky Dragon 12 is a highly mobile, short-range SAM system designed for quick reaction and battlefield air defense. It is capable of engaging targets such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and cruise missiles. Its self-contained design, often mounted on a truck, allows it to rapidly relocate and protect moving military formations.
