NHK-1
Short-range ballistic missile (SRBM)
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Basic Information
Name
NHK-1
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
1978
Description
The NHK-1 (Nike Hercules Korea 1) was a short-range, solid-fueled ballistic missile. It was reverse-engineered from the U.S. MIM-14 Nike Hercules, from which it derives its name. The NHK-1 was the first ballistic missile indigenously produced in South Korea. It had a range of 180 km.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
180.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Short-range ballistic missile (SRBM)
Basing
Road-mobile
Range
180 km
Payload
Unitary warhead, 500 kg
Length
12.2-12.5 m
Diameter
0.8 m
LaunchWeight
5,400 kg
Warhead
High explosive (HE)
Status
Obsolete
InService
1978-1987
Details
Category
Close-Range Ballistic Missiles (CRBM) (50 km - 300 km)
Air > Close-Range Ballistic Missiles (CRBM) (50 km - 300 km)
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/nhk-1-nike-hercules-korea/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
12.2 m
Width
0.8 m
Height
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Weight
5400 kg
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