Hwasong-17
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The Hwasong-17 (Korean: 《화성포-17》형; Hancha: 火星砲 17型; lit. Mars Artillery Type 17) is a North Korean two-stage ICBM, first unveiled on 10 October 2020, at the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) parade.[7] The Japanese Ministry of Defence estimates its operational range at 15,000 km (9,300 mi) or more. Unlike its predecessors, the Hwasong-17 may be capable of carrying multiple warheads.[6][8] North Korea claimed the first Hwasong-17 was successfully launched on 24 March 2022.[9] Western analysts instead believe the 24 March launch was an earlier missile design, and a later test that took place on 18 November 2022 was the first successful test launch.[6]
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Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile |
Place of origin | North Korea |
Service history | |
In service | 2020 - present |
Used by | Korean People's Army Strategic Force |
Production history | |
Produced | 2020 - present |
Specifications | |
Mass | ≈80,000–150,000 kilograms (180,000–330,000 lb)[1][2] |
Length | ≈24–26 m (79–85 ft)[1][2] |
Diameter | ≈2.4–2.9 metres (7.9–9.5 ft)[1][2] |
Warhead | nuclear weapon, possibly MRV |
Warhead weight | ≈2,000–3,500 kg (4,400–7,700 lb)[1][2] |
Engine | 2 RD-250-type rocket engines (first stage)[3][4] |
Propellant | liquid rocket engine |
Operational range | 15,000 km (9,300 mi)[5][6] |
Launch platform | 11-axle transporter erector launcher (TEL) |