Hwasong-18
The Hwasong-18 (Korean: 《화성포-18》형; Hancha: 火星砲 18型; lit. Mars Artillery Type 18) is a North Korean three-stage solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It is the first solid-fuelled ICBM developed by North Korea, and was first unveiled at the 8 February 2023 parade commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army. Its maiden flight occurred on 13 April 2023.
| Hwasong-18 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile |
| Place of origin | North Korea |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2023-present |
| Used by | Korean People's Army Strategic Force |
| Production history | |
| Produced | 2023–present |
| No. built | Unknown |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 55-60 tons (estimated) |
| Length | 25 m (estimated) |
| Diameter | 2 m (estimated) |
| Warhead | nuclear weapon, possibly MIRV |
| Warhead weight | 1.25 - 1.5 t (estimated) |
| Engine | three stage solid fuel rocket motor 140 t |
| Propellant | solid fuel |
Operational range | 15,000 km |
| Flight altitude | 6,648(?) km |
| Maximum speed | Mach 27 (33,100 km/h; 20,600 mph; 9,190 m/s) |
Launch platform | 9-axle Transporter erector launcher |
| Korean name | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 《화성포-18》형 |
|---|---|
| Hancha | |
| Revised Romanization | Hwaseongpo-18hyeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hwasŏngp'o-18hyŏng |
| lit. Mars Artillery Type 18 | |
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