Hwasong-14 (KN-14) North Korean Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Hwasong-14 KN-14
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Other
Basic Information
Name
Hwasong-14 (KN-14) North Korean Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Designation
Hwasong-14 KN-14
Alternate Designation
Hwasong-14 KN-14
Equipment Type
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2017
Description
The Hwasong-14 (U.S. designation KN-20) is a North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), first tested on July 4, 2017. It is the first ICBM North Korea has flown. Depending on payload, the missile could travel up to 10,400 km, placing most of the continental United States within range.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
10000.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Basing
Road-mobile, platform-launched
Range
10,000+ km
Payload
HE or nuclear
Length
19.8 m
Diameter
1.85 m
LaunchWeight
Unknown
Status
Operational
InService
2017
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-14/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
19.8 m
Width
1.85 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
North Korea
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