Hwasong-14
The Hwasong-14 (Korean: 《화성-14》형; Hanja: 火星 14型; lit. Mars Type 14), also known under alternative US designation codename KN-20, is a mobile intercontinental ballistic missile developed by North Korea. It had its maiden flight on 4 July 2017, which coincided with the United States' Independence Day. North Korea is the only known operator of this missile.
| Hwasong-14 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile |
| Place of origin | North Korea |
| Service history | |
| In service | First successful test on 4 July 2017 |
| Used by | Korean People's Army Strategic Force |
| Production history | |
| Produced | 2017–present |
| No. built | Unknown |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 33.8 tons |
| Length | 19.5 m (63 ft) |
| Diameter | 1.7 m (5.5 ft) |
| Warhead weight | 500kg |
| Engine | Two-stage Liquid-fuel rocket 453kN, 46–48 tonne-force. |
| Propellant | UDMH/N204 |
Operational range | 10,000 km (6,200 mi) |
| Flight altitude | ~3720 km |
Launch platform | Road-mobile TEL |
| Korean name | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 화성 14형 |
|---|---|
| Hancha | |
| Revised Romanization | Hwaseong 14-hyeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hwasŏng 14-hyŏng |
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