Hwasongpho-16B
Hwasongpho-16B
Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Hwasongpho-16B
Designation
Hwasongpho-16B
Alternate Designation
Hwasongpho-16NA
Equipment Type
Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2026
Description
The Hwasongpho-16B is an intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM) equipped with an hypersonic gliding warhead that is released at an altitude of approximately 100 kilometers. The new hypersonic weapon system was first test fired on April 2, 2024. The solid-propellant weapon may have a range of more than 3,000 kilometers. The Hwasongpho-16B road-mobile hypersonic weapon system is expected to enter service in the 2025-2030 timeframe.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
14817.6 km/h
Range
4000.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
Hwasongpho-16NA
Origin
North Korea
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2026
First Flight
April 2, 2024
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages
2
Number of Warheads
1
Performance — Ceiling
100 kilometer
Performance — Max Cruising Flight Altitude
42,500 meter
Performance — Max Range
4,000 kilometer
Speed — Top Speed
12 mach
Details
Country of Origin
North Korea
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a004399
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
North Korea
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