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| Type | Short-range ballistic missile |
| Place of origin | North Korea |
| Service history | |
| Used by | North Korea |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2021 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 9.8 m (32 ft) |
| Diameter | 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in) |
| Warhead | 2,500 kg (5,500 lb) 4,500 kg (9,900 lb) (4.5 tons warhead version) |
| Engine | Solid propellant |
| Operational range | About 600 km (370 mi) |
| Launch platform | 5-axle TEL |
The Hwasong-11C(Korean: 《화성포-11다》형; lit. Mars Artillery Type 11C) is a North Korean single-stage, solid-fueled short-range ballistic missile.
It is the enlarged variant of the Hwasong-11A (KN-23) missile.
The official name of the missile (Hwasong-11C) was revealed in the KCNA's report on the new Hwasan-31 nuclear warhead.
Design
In the 14 January 2021 parade, Hwasong-11C (then unnamed) was seen, with an estimated length of 9.8 metres and likely an extra segment in the motor. This version is also fitted to a longer TEL, with an additional two sections. The nose cone is similar in shape to the Hwasong-11B.
Tests
On 25 March 2021, two Hwasong-11C (then unnamed) were first launched. The missiles are longer, with a more conical nose. North Korea claimed that the new version flew 600 km (370 mi) and is equipped with a 2,500 kg (5,500 lb) warhead, although South Korean and Japanese analysis initially said they only flew 420-450 km while reaching an altitude of 60 km, and such a large warhead weight is almost certainly exaggerated. It's possible that such a large payload claim could be propaganda, intended to give the impression that North Korea is keeping pace with their adversary's missile advancements, as the South Korean Hyunmoo-4 has a 2,000 kg (4,400 lb) warhead and the larger Hwasong-11A version was proclaimed to have "the world's largest warhead weight."
The next month South Korean Defence Minister Suh Wook revealed they had revised their estimate and agreed with the North Korean statement of a 600 km range, saying the discrepancy resulted from blind spots in radar coverage due to the Earth’s curvature. The new weapon would be able to almost completely cover South Korea from its launch site. If it can perform as claimed by North Korea, the weapon would be a powerful bunker buster weapon. UN Security Council members states suspect the claim of a mass of 2.5 tons may refer to the entire weight of the missile after burnout, rather than just the warhead weight.
4.5 tons warhead version
The 4.5 tons warhead version of Hwasong-11C, called Hwasong-11C-4.5 (Korean: 《화성포-11다-4.5》; lit. Mars Artillery Type 11C-4.5) was first tested on 1 July 2024.
Another Hwasong-11C-4.5 was test-fired on 18 September 2024 under Kim Jong Un's supervision. Reportedly, its payload was a 4.5 tons conventional warhead.
Notes
- Also alternatively known as Hwasong-11Da.
- Also alternatively known as Hwasong-11Da-4.5, Hwasongpho-11Da-4.5.
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