KN-18 (Scud MaRV)
Short-range ballistic missile (SRBM)
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Basic Information
Name
KN-18 (Scud MaRV)
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
2017
Description
In April 2016, North Korea displayed a new variant of Scud with a maneuvering reentry vehicle (MaRV). Its first known test on May 28, 2017 was considered a success. The U.S. government has designated the missile as the KN-18.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
450.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Short-range ballistic missile (SRBM)
Basing
Road mobile, tracked transporter erector launcher (TEL)
Range
450+ km
Payload
Unknown
Status
In development
InService
First appeared April 15, 2017
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)
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/kn-18-marv-scud-variant/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
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