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Missile ForcesNorth Korea

Hwasong-18

Intercontinental ballistic missileIn serviceFielded 2023Pending verification
Missile ForcesPRK
Missile length 25–26.95 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeIntercontinental ballistic missile
Date of introduction2023
ProliferationOrigin country only
Dimensions and weight
Launch weight55,000 kg121,254 lbApproximately 55 tonsMed[1]
Length25–26.95 m82–88 ftMed[1]
Diameter2 m7 ftMed[1]
Flight performance
PropulsionThree-stage solid propellantMed[1]
BasingRoad-mobile TELMed[1]
Payload and range
Maximum range15,000 km9,321 mi · 8,099 nmiMed[1]
WarheadNuclear or conventional; single warhead of unknown weightMed[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
Single reentry vehicleIntercontinental strike
Med[1]
Range
15,000 km9,321 mi · 8,099 nmi
Warhead
Nuclear or conventional; weight unknown
Summary

Three-stage, solid-propellant, road-mobile ICBM, first tested on 13 April 2023.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
North Korea
Sources
  1. Hwasong-18, CSIS Missile Defense Project
    Published/updated 2026-01-13 · Tier 2 · checked 2026-10-03
Change log
  • 2026-10-03 Initial draft entry from cited open sources
  • 2026-10-03 Added payload options and capabilities