Hwasong-8
| Hwasong-8 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Medium-range or intermediate-range ballistic missile |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Korean People's Army Strategic Force |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2021 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 14.5–18.5 m (48–61 ft) |
| Diameter | 1.4–1.8 m (4.6–5.9 ft) |
| Warhead | Hypersonic glide vehicle "nuclear" |
| Engine | Liquid-propelled engine |
Operational range | 2,000–4,000 km (1,200–2,500 mi) |
Guidance system | guided with vehicle |
Launch platform | 6-axle TEL |
The Hwasong-8 (Korean: 《화성-8》형; lit. 'Mars Type 8') is a North Korean single-stage, liquid-fueled, hypersonic ballistic missile. First test-fired on 28 September 2021, Hwasong-8 is equipped with hypersonic glide vehicle for atmospheric reentry at high speed and missile defenses evasion, while incorporating liquid-propellant fuel ampoule system to reduce launch preparation time. It is considered to be the first hypersonic missile produced by North Korea.