Hwasong-17 North Korean Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Hwasong-17
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
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Basic Information
Name
Hwasong-17 North Korean Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Designation
Hwasong-17
Alternate Designation
Hwasong-17
Equipment Type
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2022
Description
The Hwasong-17 (U.S. designation: KN-28) is a North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile. It is a two-stage, liquid fueled missile with an estimated range of up to 15,000 km. It is the largest road-mobile liquid-fueled ICBM in the world.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
15000.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Basing
Road-mobile, platform-launched from 11 axle transporter, erector, launcher (TEL)
Range
15,000 km
Length
24-26 m
Diameter
2.4-2.5 m
Warhead
Nuclear weapon, possibly multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs)
Status
Operational
InService
2022 – present
Details
Country of Origin
North Korea
Category
Intercontinental-Range Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) (More than 5,500 km)
Air > Intercontinental-Range Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) (More than 5,500 km)
Filter Label
H
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/hwasong-17/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
24 m
Width
2.4 m
Height
—
Weight
80000 kg
Operators (1)
North Korea
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