Hwasong-15
Hwasong-15
Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
Basic Information
Name
Hwasong-15
Designation
Hwasong-15
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2020
Description
The Hwasong-15 is a new type of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by North Korea to hit any target in the continental United States of America. The new missile has an estimated range of up to 13,000 kilometers. North Korea first test fired the Hwasong-15 ballistic missile on November 28, 2017. It uses a 9-axis wheeled Tractor-Erector-Launcher (TEL) vehicle. In October 2020, North Korea showcased a larger version of the Hwasong-15 ballistic missile during a military parade in Pyongyang.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
13000.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
Status
Active
Origin
North Korea
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
October 10, 2020
First Flight
November 28, 2017
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages
3
Performance — Max Range
13,000 kilometer
Variants
Variant 1
Hwasong-15
Variant 2
Hwasong-16
Details
Country of Origin
North Korea
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003562
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
North Korea
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