Hyunmoo-2B
Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM)
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Basic Information
Name
Hyunmoo-2B
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM)
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
2009
Description
The Hyunmoo-2B is a short-range, solid-fueled ballistic missile developed and deployed by South Korea. The missile has a standard range of 500 km, but can travel up to 800 km with a reduced payload. It entered service in 2009 and remains operational.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
300.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM)
Basing
Road-mobile
Range
300 km (pre-2012 US-ROK arms control agreement); 500 km (with 997 kg payload) or 800 km (with 500 kg payload)
Payload
Unitary warhead, 997 kg
Length
>12 m
Diameter
0.9 m
LaunchWeight
5,400 kg
Warhead
High explosive (HE), submunitions
Status
Operational
InService
2009-Present
Details
Country of Origin
South Korea
Category
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) (301 km - 1,000 km)
Air > Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) (301 km - 1,000 km)
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/hyunmoo-2b/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
12 m
Width
0.9 m
Height
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Weight
5400 kg
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