The Hwasong-19 (Korean: 《화성포-19》형; Hancha: 火星砲 19型; lit. Mars Artillery Type 19) is a North Korean solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
| Hwasong-19 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile |
| Place of origin |  North Korea |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Korean People's Army Strategic Force |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | North Korea |
| Specifications | |
| Warhead | nuclear warhead MIRVs |
Launch platform | 11-axle TEL |
The Hwasong-19 flew 1,001.2 km (622.12 miles) for 85 minutes and 56 seconds before landing in the sea off the east coast of the Korean peninsula, with a maximum altitude of 7,687.5 km (4,776.8 miles).[1][2][3][4][5] The missile has a heavier payload compared to the Hwasong-18 to accommodate multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs) to penetrate ballistic missile defenses (BMDs) and reach targets in the contiguous United States.[6]
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References
- ^ Yim, Hyunsu (November 1, 2024). "North Korea says record test was new Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile". Reuters.
- ^ Kim, Hyung-Jin; Kim, Tong-Hyung. "North Korea boasts of 'the world's strongest' missile, but experts say it's too big to use in war". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Hwasong-19 ICBM". armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ Sang-Hun, Choe (30 October 2024). "North Korea, in the Spotlight Over Ukraine, Launches a Long-Range Missile". The New York Times.
- ^ "North Korea launches barrage of short-range ballistic missiles towards sea". Al Jazeerah. 4 November 2024.
- ^ North Korea Tests New Solid ICBM Probably Intended for MIRVs. 38 North. 5 November 2024.