Hwasong-9 (Scud-ER)
Mobile Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM)
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Basic Information
Name
Hwasong-9 (Scud-ER)
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Mobile Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM)
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
1994
Description
The Hwasong 9, or Scud-ER, is a North Korean medium-range ballistic missile, an extended range version of North Korea’s Hwasong-6. The Hwasong 9 has a demonstrated max range of around 1,000 km.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
1000.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM)
Basing
Road-mobile
Range
1,000 km
Payload
Single warhead, 500 kg
Length
13.5 m
Diameter
0.88 m
LaunchWeight
6,400 kg
Warhead
Chemical, HE or submunition
Status
Operational
InService
1994
Details
Country of Origin
North Korea
Category
Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles (MRBM) (1,001 km - 3,000 km)
Air > Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles (MRBM) (1,001 km - 3,000 km)
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/scud-er/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
13.5 m
Width
0.88 m
Height
—
Weight
6400 kg
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