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Missile ForcesNorth Korea

NoDong-1

Medium-range ballistic missileFielded 1994Pending verification

Also known as: Hwasong, Nodong-A, Hwasong-7, Rodong

Missile ForcesPRK
Missile length 16.2 m
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System
TypeMedium-range ballistic missile
Alternative designationsHwasong, Nodong-A, Hwasong-7, Rodong
Date of introduction1994
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
BasingGroundMed[1]
Accuracy (CEP)2,000m (50m is GPS is integrated)Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length16.2 m53 ftMed[1]
Launch weight16,500 kg36,376 lbMed[1]
Diameter1.36 m4 ftMed[1]
Flight performance
PropulsionSingle; Liquid propellantMed[1]
Payload and range
Maximum range900–1,300 km559–808 mi · 486–702 nmiMed[1]
Warhead optionsSingle warhead; Nuclear, chemical, HE or sub-munitions; HE, sub-munitionsMed[1]
Nuclear yieldMedium yieldMed[1]
Conventional warhead weight700-1,200 kgMed[1]
Payload: warhead typeSingle warheadMed[1]
Payload: warhead optionsNuclear, chemical, HE or sub-munitionsMed[1]
Payload: nuclear yieldMedium yieldMed[1]
Payload: conventional warhead weight700-1,200 kgMed[1]
Payload: conventional warheads availableHE, sub-munitionsMed[1]
Payload: chemical capableYes (thickened VX)Med[1]
Fire control
GuidanceInertialMed[1]
Variants
Shahab-3 (Iran)The Shahab-3 (Persian: Šahâb 3‎; meaning "meteor") is a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) developed by Iran and based on the North Korean Nodong-1.[1]
Ghauri (Pakistan)The Ghauri–I (Urdu: غوری-ا‎; official codename: Hatf–5 Ghauri–I) is a land-based surface-to-surface medium-range ballistic missile, in current service with the Pakistan Army's Strategic Forces Command— a subordinate command of Strategic Plans Division.[1]
Summary

The NoDong is a medium-range ballistic missile indigenous to North Korea. The missile has a maximum range of 1250 km, making it capable of striking all of South Korea and Japan.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
North KoreaRussia
Sources
  1. NoDong-1 North Korean Medium-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
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import