Hwasong
Short range ballistic missile. Year: 1984. Family: Scud. Country: Korea North.

Single stage tactical ballistic missile. Derived from Russian 9K72 Elbrus (SS-1c Scud B). The Hwasong 5-derivative has a 340 km range. The Hwasong 6-derivative has a 500 km range.

Launches: 11. First Launch Date: 1984-04-01. Last Launch Date: 1994-01-01. Launch data is: incomplete. Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 90.000 kN (20,232 lbf). Total Mass: 5,860 kg (12,910 lb). Core Diameter: 0.85 m (2.80 ft). Total Length: 11.19 m (36.71 ft). Span: 1.80 m (5.90 ft). Maximum range: 300 km (180 mi). Boost Propulsion: Storable liquid rocket. Guidance: Inertial.

Model: Hwasong 5. Family: Scud. Country: Korea North.

Single stage vehicle.

Apogee: 150 km (90 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 90.000 kN (20,232 lbf). Total Length: 10.00 m (32.00 ft).

Model: Hwasong 6. Family: Scud. Country: Korea North.

Single stage vehicle.

Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 90.000 kN (20,232 lbf). Total Length: 10.00 m (32.00 ft).

Hwasong Chronology

1984 Apr - Launch Site: Musudan. Launch Vehicle: Hwasong. Model: Hwasong 5.

  • Test mission Nation: Korea North. Agency: DPRK. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 789.
1984 Sep? - Launch Site: Musudan. Launch Vehicle: Hwasong. Model: Hwasong 5.
  • Test mission Nation: Korea North. Agency: DPRK. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 789.
1984 Sep - Launch Site: Musudan. Launch Vehicle: Hwasong. Model: Hwasong 5.
  • Test mission Nation: Korea North. Agency: DPRK. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 789.
1990 Jun - Launch Site: Musudan. Launch Vehicle: Hwasong. Model: Hwasong 6.
  • Test mission Nation: Korea North. Agency: DPRK. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 789.
1991 May - Launch Site: Qom. Launch Vehicle: Hwasong. Model: Hwasong 6.
  • Test mission Nation: Iran. Agency: IRAN. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 789.
1991 Jul - Launch Vehicle: Hwasong. Model: Hwasong 6.
  • Test mission Nation: Korea North. Agency: DPRK. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). Launched from Chiha-ri, Ich'on, Kangwon do, Choson - Latitude: 38.50 N - Longitude: 126.83 E. References: 789.
1992 Jul - Launch Site: Hama-Allepo. Launch Vehicle: Hwasong. Model: Hwasong 6.
  • Test mission Nation: Syria. Agency: SYRIA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 789.
1993 May 29 - Launch Site: Musudan. Launch Vehicle: Hwasong. Model: Hwasong 6.
  • Test mission Nation: Korea North. Agency: DPRK. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 789.
1993 May 29 - Launch Site: Musudan. Launch Vehicle: Hwasong. Model: Hwasong 6.
  • Test mission Nation: Korea North. Agency: DPRK. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 789.
1993 May 30 - Launch Site: Musudan. Launch Vehicle: Hwasong. Model: Hwasong 6.
  • Test mission Nation: Korea North. Agency: DPRK. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 789.
1994 Q3 - Launch Site: Hama-Allepo. Launch Vehicle: Hwasong. Model: Hwasong 6.
  • Test mission Nation: Syria. Agency: SYRIA. Apogee: 200 km (120 mi). References: 789.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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