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]
Operational history
[edit ]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, the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary force and armed forces of Chad.[3] [4]
In September 2025, Rapid Support Forces claimed that the force used the FK-2000 to shoot down a Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned aerial vehicle, the first evidence confirming the FK-2000 was deployed with RSF.[5]
In November 2025, a Sudanese military IL-76 was shot down by the RSF FK-2000.[6]
In February 2026, Sudanese military claimed that it has destroyed a FK-2000 operated by Rapid Support Forces in a strike in the Ed Dubeibat area of South Kordofan.[7]
Operators
[edit ]See also
[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.
- ^ Binnie, Jeremy (16 September 2025). "Rocket booster recorded in Sudan points to use of Chinese SAM". Janes.
- ^ Malyasov, Dylan (5 November 2025). "Chinese-made missile debris found at Sudanese Il-76 crash site". Defense Blog.
- ^ "Sudan strikes Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense system". Defence Blog – Military and Defense News. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.