Hwasong-18 North Korean Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Hwasong-18
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Other
Basic Information
Name
Hwasong-18 North Korean Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Designation
Hwasong-18
Alternate Designation
Hwasong-18
Equipment Type
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2023
Description
The Hwasong-18 is a North Korean solid-fueled, intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It has a three-stage booster and is cold-launched, with a stated range of over 15,000 km. It is North Korea’s first solid-fueled ICBM.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
15000.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Basing
Road-mobile transporter erector launcher (TEL)
Range
15,000 km
Payload
Single Warhead, unknown weight
Length
25-26.95 m
Diameter
2.0 m
Warhead
Nuclear or conventional
Status
Operational
InService
2023 – present
Details
Country of Origin
North Korea
Category
Intercontinental-Range Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) (More than 5,500 km)
Air > Intercontinental-Range Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) (More than 5,500 km)
Filter Label
H
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/hwasong-18/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
25 m
Width
2 m
Height
—
Weight
55000 kg
Operators (1)
North Korea
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