KN-23 (Hwasong-11Ga) North Korean Short-Range Ballistic Missile
KN-23
Short-range ballistic missile (SRBM)
Other
Basic Information
Name
KN-23 (Hwasong-11Ga) North Korean Short-Range Ballistic Missile
Designation
KN-23
Alternate Designation
KN-23; Hwasong-11Ga
Equipment Type
Short-range ballistic missile (SRBM)
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2018
Description
The KN-23 is a North Korean short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) first tested in May 2019. The missile flies on a quasi-ballistic trajectory and has a maximum range of 690 km. Due to its visual similarity to Russia’s Iskander-M SRBM, analysts dispute whether the missile was constructed with foreign assistance.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
690.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Short-range ballistic missile (SRBM)
Basing
Road-mobile
Range
690 km
Payload
500 kg
Length
7.5 m
Diameter
0.95 m
LaunchWeight
3,415 kg
Details
Country of Origin
North Korea
Category
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) (301 km - 1,000 km)
Air > Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) (301 km - 1,000 km)
Filter Label
K
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/kn-23/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.5 m
Width
0.95 m
Height
—
Weight
3415 kg
Operators (2)
Russia
North Korea
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