Hwasong-13 (KN-08) North Korean Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Hwasong-13
Intercontinental-range ballistic missile (ICBM)
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Basic Information
Name
Hwasong-13 (KN-08) North Korean Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Designation
Hwasong-13
Alternate Designation
Hwasong-13; Rodong-C; KN-08
Equipment Type
Intercontinental-range ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1992
Description
The Hwasong-13 (KN-08 / KN-14) was an experimental North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile. North Korea first displayed a Hwasong-13 in a parade on April 15, 2012, and showcased a modified variant—designated separately by the United States as the KN-14—on October 10, 2015. Both variants have ceased to appear in public parades following the introduction of the Hwasong-14 and Hwasong-15 ICBMs. It is unclear whether Pyongyang ever constructed an operational Hwasong-13, and it is likely North Korea has abandoned further development efforts.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
8000.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Intercontinental-range ballistic missile (ICBM)
Basing
Road-mobile
Range
8,000 – 10,000 km
Length
~17 m
Diameter
1.5-2 m
Status
Never Deployed
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/kn-08/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
17 m
Width
1.5 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Documents & Files (2)
Operators (1)
North Korea
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