Hwasong-6
The Hwasong-6 (Korean: 화성 6; Hancha: 火星 6) is a North Korean tactical ballistic missile. It is derived from the Hwasong-5, itself a derivative of the Soviet R-17 Elbrus. It carries the NATO reporting name Scud.
| Hwasong 6 | |
|---|---|
| Type | SRBM |
| Service history | |
| Used by | North Korea Iran Syria Yemen Egypt Vietnam Myanmar |
| Wars | Yemeni Civil War (2015-present) |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | North Korea/Iran |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 12 m |
| Diameter | 0.88 m |
| Warhead | Conventional high-explosive, Fragmentation, Chemical VX warhead |
| Engine | Liquid |
Operational range | 600 km (370 mi) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5 |
Guidance system | Inertial |
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