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Missile ForcesNorth Korea

KN-23 (Hwasong-11Ga)

Short-range ballistic missileIn serviceFielded 2018Pending verification
Missile ForcesPRK
Missile length 9.8 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeShort-range ballistic missile
Date of introduction2018
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
GuidanceInertial navigation system (INS), possible satellite navigationMed[1]
Accuracy (CEP)35 mMed[1]
Basing8×8 wheeled TEL 10×10 wheeled TEL Railway carMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length9.8 m32 ftMed[1]
Diameter1.1 m4 ftMed[1]
Launch weight3,415 kg7,529 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Propulsionsolid composite propellantMed[1]
Payload and range
Warhead500 kg, nuclear and conventionalMed[1]
Maximum range690 km429 mi · 373 nmiMed[1]
Variants
Hwasong-11Ga/Hwasong-11ABase type, similar in appearance to the Iskander missile.[1]
Hwasong-11Da/Hwasong-11CLarger version, claimed to have a 2.5 ton warhead.[1]
Hwasong-11Ra/Hwasong-11DSmaller version, has reduced range.[1]
Hwasong-11ㅅ/Hwasong-11SUnderwater-launched version of the Hwasong-11A.[1]
Summary

The KN-23 (Hwasong-11Ga) North Korean Ballistic Missile is a North Korean short-range ballistic missile (SRBM). The missile flies on a quasi-ballistic trajectory and has a maximum range of 690 km.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
North KoreaRussia
Sources
  1. KN-23 (Hwasong-11Ga) North Korean Short-Range Ballistic Missile , U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-05 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)