KN-01 (Silkworm/Styx)
Antiship cruise missile (ASCM)
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
KN-01 (Silkworm/Styx)
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Antiship cruise missile (ASCM)
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
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Description
The KN-01 is the U.S. designation for a North Korean antiship cruise missile. It is an extended-range variant of the Soviet Union’s P-15 Termit (also known as Styx and SS-N-2) and China’s HY-1/2 Silkworm.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
160.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Antiship cruise missile
Basing
Road-mobile, air-launched
Range
160-300 km
Payload
Single warhead, ~500 kg
Length
7.36 m
Diameter
0.76 m
LaunchWeight
3,000 kg
Warhead
HE
Status
Operational
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Anti-Ship Missiles
Air > Anti-Ship Missiles
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/kn-01/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.36 m
Width
0.76 m
Height
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Weight
3000 kg
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