| Hwasong-17 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile |
| Place of origin |  North Korea |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2020 - present |
| Used by | Korean People's Army Strategic Force |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | North Korea |
| Produced | 2020 - present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | ≈80,000–150,000 kilograms (180,000–330,000 lb)[1][2] |
| Length | ≈24–26 m (79–85 ft)[1][2] |
| Diameter | ≈2.4–2.9 metres (7.9–9.5 ft)[1][2] |
| Warhead | nuclear weapon, possibly MRV |
| Warhead weight | ≈2,000–3,500 kg (4,400–7,700 lb)[1][2] |
| Engine | 2 RD-250-type rocket engines (first stage)[3][4] |
| Propellant | liquid rocket engine |
Operational range | 15,000 km (9,300 mi)[5][6] |
Launch platform | 11-axle transporter erector launcher (TEL) |
The Hwasong-17 (Korean: 《화성포-17》형; Hancha: 火星砲 17型; lit. Mars Artillery Type 17) is a North Korean two-stage ICBM, first unveiled on 10 October 2020, at the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) parade.[7] The Japanese Ministry of Defence estimates its operational range at 15,000 km (9,300 mi) or more. Unlike its predecessors, the Hwasong-17 may be capable of carrying multiple warheads.[6][8] North Korea claimed the first Hwasong-17 was successfully launched on 24 March 2022.[9] Western analysts instead believe the 24 March launch was an earlier missile design, and a later test that took place on 18 November 2022 was the first successful test launch.[6]
- ^ a b c d "North Korea Unveils Two New Strategic Missiles in October 10 Parade | 38 North: Informed Analysis of North Korea". 38 North. 2020-10-10. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
- ^ a b c d Does Size Matter? North Korea’s Newest ICBM. 38 North. 21 October 2020.
- ^ Burying the Lead: North Korea Conceals That “Spy Satellite” Tests Are First Launches of New Large ICBM. 38 North. 16 March 2022.
- ^ North Korea’s March 24 ICBM Launch: What if It Was the Hwasong-17?. 38 North. 7 April 2022.
- ^ 24 March 2022 DPRK ICBM Test. Open Nuclear Network. 25 March 2022.
- ^ a b c "North Korea: What missiles does it have?". BBC News. 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
- ^ Smith, Hyonhee; Shin, Josh (2020-10-11). "North Korea unveils 'monster' new intercontinental ballistic missile at parade". Reuters. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
- ^ Smith, Josh (19 November 2022). "Factbox: North Korea's new Hwasong-17 'monster missile'". Reuters. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
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