Hwasong-17
| Hwasong-17 | |
|---|---|
Artist rendition of the missile, with two versions: Longer first stage (left) and shorter first stage (right) | |
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile |
| Place of origin | North Korea |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2020–present |
| Used by | Korean People's Army Strategic Force |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | North Korea |
| Produced | 2020–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | About 80,000–150,000 kilograms (180,000–330,000 lb) |
| Length | About 24–26 m (79–85 ft) |
| Diameter | About 2.4–2.9 metres (7.9–9.5 ft) |
| Warhead | nuclear weapon, possibly MRV |
| Warhead weight | About 2,000–3,500 kg (4,400–7,700 lb) |
| Engine | First stage: two RD-250-type rocket engines |
| Propellant | liquid propellant |
Operational range | 15,000 km (9,300 mi) |
Launch platform | 11-axle transporter erector launcher (TEL) |
The Hwasong-17 (Korean: 《화성포-17》형; lit. 'Mars Artillery Type 17') is a North Korean two-stage, liquid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile. First unveiled on 10 October 2020 at a military parade, the Japanese Ministry of Defence estimates its operational range at 15,000 km (9,300 mi) or more. Unlike its predecessors, the Hwasong-17 may be capable of carrying multiple warheads. North Korea claimed the Hwasong-17's first successful launch occurred on 24 March 2022. Some Western analysts instead believe the 24 March launch was an earlier missile design, and a later test that took place on 18 November 2022 was the first successful test launch.