| Hwasong-12B | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hypersonic missile Intermediate-range ballistic missile |
| Place of origin |  North Korea |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Korean People's Army Strategic Force |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | North Korea |
| Specifications | |
| Warhead | Hypersonic glide vehicle |
| Propellant | Liquid-fueled |
| Launch platform | 6-axle TEL |
The Hwasong-12B (Korean: 《화성-12나》형; lit. Mars Type 12B) is a North Korean single-stage, liquid-fueled hypersonic, intermediate-range ballistic missile.
History
North Korea first test-fired missile with hypersonic glide vehicle in September 2021, with Hwasong-8.
According to German analyst Norbert Brügge, North Korea displayed two types of hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) in a military parade on 25 April 2022.
Hwasong-12B made its public debut on 26 July 2023, during a military exhibition. At the time of debut, an information board was displayed to Kim Jong Un and Sergei Shoigu with official name (Hwasong-12B). The next day, North Korea displayed four Hwasong-12B missiles at a military parade.
It is possible that the Hwasong-12B was renamed from Hwasong-8 between September 2021 and July 2023.
At least two Hwasong-12B missiles was inspected during a Kim Jong Un's visit to a missile base in late October 2024.
Description
The Hwasong-12B is a single-stage missile, powered by a liquid-propelled engine. It is carried by 6-axle transporter erector launcher. Although Hwasong-12B has never test-fired before, it is believed to be a intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM).
The hypersonic glide vehicle of Hwasong-12B is mounted on a shortened Hwasong-12 booster.
List of tests
There have been no known test for Hwasong-12B so far.
See also
Notes
- Also known as Hwasong-12Na.
References
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- "North Korea's Kim makes first public visit to ICBM base amid Ukraine deployment, U.S. election". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
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| Medium-range | |
| Intermediate-range | |
| ICBM | |
| SLBM | |
| Cruise missiles |
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| Anti-ship missiles | |
| Surface-to-air missiles |
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| Air to air missiles | |
| Anti-tank guided missiles | |
| Air to ground missiles | |
| Torpedoes | |
| Transporter erector launchers | |
| Artillery rockets and MRLs | |
| Missile tests | |
| = U.S. designation. Names in italic are unconfirmed official designation. | |