Missile Archives

North Korean KN-23 used by Russia against Ukraine (Update to follow!)

This basic aggregated dataset of KN-23 used by Russia agasint Ukraine was compiled based on data published daily by the Командування Повітряних Сил ЗСУ / Air Force Command of the UA Armed Forces. The dataset has certain limitations in its use, as it shows both consistencies and discrepancies with statements made by Ukrainian military officials and others. However, cross-referencing it with various other sources of information should enable more detailed analysis. Update to follow!

Source: DM

Understanding Hwasong-11 Missile Series

Understanding the classifications of DPRK SRBMs and CRBMs, particularly the Hwasong-11 series, is extremely complex. Even for the same missile, there are often discrepancies between the designations used by DPRK state media and those used by external researchers.

While these may require periodic review, the following table was compiled by leading experts on the DPRK and is considered a useful reference to assist reader understanding.

The following table summarizes the primary variants of the Hwasong-11 series:

Source: Open Nuclear Network