KN-06

Pongae-5 번개 5호
TypeSurface-to-air missile
Place of originNorth Korea
Service history
In serviceKorean People's Army Air Force
Used byNorth Korea
Production history
ManufacturerNorth Korea industries
ProducedMay 28, 2017
Specifications
Mass1300 to 1700 kg
Length6.8-7.25 m
Diameter0.45-0.50 m
Warheadexplosive HE
Warhead weight120 to 200 Kg
Enginesolid propellant rocket engine
Propellantsolid, composite
Operational
range
maximum 150 kilometres (93 mi)
Guidance
system
Radar, data link
Launch
platform
TEL, 6x6 KamAZ-55111 truck (Taebaeksan 96)

The KN-06 (Korean: 번개 5호; MR: Pon'gae-5) is a North Korean surface-to-air missile system. The system was first shown publicly at the 65th anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea on October 10, 2010.[1]

History

In March 2010, Kim Jong-Il reportedly visited the Huichon Youth Electrical Complex where he examined KN-06 missiles.[2]

Design

The KN-06 is a long-range SAM that bears resemblance to the Russian S-300 and Chinese FT-2000. Imagery of missile launch tubes shows they are larger in diameter, but shorter than the S-300's missiles. The missiles are mounted on locally produced, stretched 6X6 KamAZ 55111 (Taebaeksan 96)[3] launcher trucks, with each holding three missile tubes. The KN-06 is reportedly capable of hitting targets up to 150 kilometres (93 mi) away. The system is equipped with a Flap Lid type phased array radar.

Development

A test launch occurred in June 2011.[4][5] Another test launch, attended by Kim Jong-Un was reported on 2 April 2016.[1] As of May 2017, it was reportedly still undergoing testing.[6]

Deployment

The system underwent final testing on May 28, 2017, with KCNA reporting that 'glitches' previously identified during testing had been resolved. It said the new system would be mass-produced and deployed across the country.[7][8]

As many as 156 KN-06 launchers could be operational according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.[9]

Operators

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Kim Jong Un attends advanced strategic SAM test". Archived from the original on 2016-04-14. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
  2. ^ "North Korea upgrading over 10 weapons factories in sweeping productio…".
  3. ^ "North Korean KN-06 test confirms similarity to Chinese and Russian fourth-generation SAMs | IHS Jane's 360". Archived from the original on 2016-04-10.
  4. ^ KN-06 Surface to Air Missile - Globalsecurity.org
  5. ^ N.Korea 'Successfully Test Fired Short-Range Missile' - Chosun.com, 14 June 2011
  6. ^ Cook, Damen (May 1, 2017). "North Korea's Mysterious New Islands". The Diplomat. North Korea is still testing its new KN-06 air defense system, a reasonably modern design roughly on par with the Russian S-300. When North Korea eventually introduces the KN-06, Sohae may host a few of its own, perhaps on Islands A, C, or E.
  7. ^ "North Korea tests weapon that will 'spoil enemy's dream'". Sky News. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  8. ^ "North Korea leader Kim guides test of new anti-aircraft weapon". Reuters. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  9. ^ a b "KN-06 (Pon'gae-5)". Missile Threat. Retrieved 26 October 2018.