Hwasong-19
Hwasong-19 | |
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Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile |
Place of origin | North Korea |
Service history | |
In service | 2024-present |
Used by | Korean People's Army Strategic Force |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | North Korea |
Specifications | |
Warhead | Nuclear warhead MIRV-capable |
Propellant | solid-fueled (all three stages) |
Operational range | 18,000 km (11,000 mi) |
Launch platform | 11-axle TEL |
The Hwasong-19[a] (Korean: 《화성포-19》형; Hancha: 火星砲 19型; lit. Mars Artillery Type 19) is a North Korean solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It was first tested on 31 October 2024.
North Korea has claimed the missile to be "perfected" and the world's strongest missile.[1][2]
Description
[edit]Based on the images and information from the 31 October 2024 maiden flight, it was determined that Hwasong-19 is a three-stage, solid-fueled missile, cold-launched on an 11-axle transporter erector launcher.[1][3]
According to 38 North, Hwasong-19 has a longer body and larger diameter than the Hwasong-18, so Hwasong-19 have more solid propellant than its predecessor, therefore, its flight time and apogee increased 13 minutes and 1,100 km (680 mi), respectively. Also, due to its increased diameter and heavier payload, Hwasong-19 can accommodate MIRVs made in the 1960s. Its long range allows it to reach targets anywhere in the contiguous United States.[3][4]
North Korea planned to use Hwasong-19 along with Hwasong-18 as its "primary core means in defending".[1][3]
History
[edit]During a Kim Jong Un's visit in September 2024, North Korea revealed a 12-axle transporter erector launcher (TEL). This suggests the development of a new ICBM larger than previous missiles.[5]
Hwasong-19 made its public debut on 31 October 2024, with a flight test.[2][6] North Korea officially confirmed the launch on the same day of the launch. Initially, North Korea did not reveal the missile's official name; it was revealed a day after the test-fire.[1][7]
North Korea displayed Hwasong-19 at the "National Defence Development-2024" military exhibition, held in late-November 2024.[8][9]
List of tests
[edit]Attempt | Date | Location | Pre-launch detection | Outcome | Additional notes |
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1 | 31 October 2024, 7:11 a.m. Pyongyang Standard Time | Around Pyongyang | South Korean military detected the preparation of the launch the day before, with the placement of missile and setup of the mobile launcher.[3] | Success | Japanese data shows the ICBM flew for 86 minutes with about 1,000 km (620 mi) range and over 7,000 km (4,300 mi) apogee, landing 200 km (120 mi) west of Okushiri Island, Hokkaido, Japan.[3][10] According to North Korea, the missile flew for 85 minutes and 56 seconds with 1,001.2 km (622.1 mi) range and 7,687.5 km (4,776.8 mi) apogee. The first test of Hwasong-19 broke the apogee record for a North Korean missile test (as of November 2024).[1][11] Kim Jong Un and his daughter oversaw the test.[1] |
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g "Crucial Test Demonstrating DPRK's Definite Reaction Will and Absolute Superiority of Its Strategic Strike Capability - Test-fire of DPRK's Latest-type ICBM Hwasongpho-19 Successfully Conducted under Guidance of Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un". Korean Central News Agency. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ^ a b Kim, Hyung-Jin; Kim, Tong-Hyung (1 November 2024). "North Korea boasts of 'the world's strongest' missile, but experts say it's too big to use in war". Associated Press. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ a b c d e Diepen, Vann H. Van (5 November 2024). "North Korea Tests New Solid ICBM Probably Intended for MIRVs". 38 North. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ^ Diepen, Vann H. Van (2023-12-21). "Third Successful Launch of North Korea's Hwasong-18 Solid ICBM Probably Marks Operational Deployment". 38 North. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ^ Zwirko, Colin (8 September 2024). "North Korea reveals new, larger ICBM under development". NK News. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ^ Sang-Hun, Choe (30 October 2024). "North Korea, in the Spotlight Over Ukraine, Launches a Long-Range Missile". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ^ "ICBM Test-fire Conducted in DPRK". Korean Central News Agency. 31 October 2024. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ Zwirko, Colin (22 November 2024). "Kim Jong Un shows off new drones and ICBMs at arms expo, rejects talks with US". NK News. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- ^ "From drones to ICBMs, North Korea showcases its might at arms expo". The Hankyoreh. 25 November 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- ^ "【お知らせ】北朝鮮のミサイル等関連情報" [(Notice) Information related to North Korea's missiles]. Japanese Ministry of Defense (in Japanese). 31 October 2024. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ^ Yim, Hyunsu (1 November 2024). "North Korea says record test was new Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile". Reuters. Retrieved 2025-01-22.