Taepodong-1
Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
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Basic Information
Name
Taepodong-1
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
1990
Description
The Taepodong-1 was a North Korean ballistic missile technology demonstrator. Beginning in 1994, North Korea publicly displayed two- and three-stage configurations of the liquid-fueled missile, and flight tested the three-stage configuration in 1998. The missile is capable of carrying a 750 kg payload to a range of 2,000 km in a two-stage configuration, and to 5,000 km in a three-stage configuration. 1
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
2000.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM)
Basing
Fixed launch platform
Range
2,000 (two-stage configuration) – 5,000 (three-stage configuration) km
Payload
750 kg
Length
25 – 32 m
Diameter
1.25 – 1.36 m
LaunchWeight
20,700 kg
Status
Technology demonstrator
InService
1990 – 1998
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/taepodong-1/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
25 m
Width
1.25 m
Height
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Weight
20700 kg
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