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North Korea has successfully test-fired the new Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Attribute |
Hwasong-19 (North Korea) |
Minuteman III (United States) |
RS-24 Yars (Russia) |
DF-41 (China) |
Purpose |
Long-range intercontinental ballistic missile; aims to deter external threats and assert North Korea’s military capabilities |
Designed for long-range precision nuclear strike capabilities |
Long-range ICBM with high mobility; equipped with multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs) |
Long-range ICBM capable of reaching distant targets, with MIRV capability |
Fuel Type |
Solid fuel, enhancing mobility and readiness by eliminating the need for on-site fueling |
Solid fuel |
Solid fuel |
Solid fuel |
Size |
Estimated to be over 28 meters long, significantly larger than similar ICBMs |
Smaller than Hwasong-19 |
Smaller than Hwasong-19 |
Smaller than Hwasong-19 |
Detection Risk |
High detection risk due to large size and transport vehicles, raising concerns about survival in actual combat |
Lower detection risk due to compact size and established deterrence capabilities |
Lower detection risk due to mobility and established deployment infrastructure |
Lower detection risk due to mobility and China’s strategic deployment |
Range |
Long-range xs(exact range classified) |
Approximately 13,000 km |
Approximately 12,000 km |
Over 12,000 km |
MIRV Capability |
Likely not equipped with MIRVs |
No MIRVs |
Equipped with MIRVs |
Equipped with MIRVs |
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Short and Long Range Ballistic Missiles
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q.Consider the following statements about Hwasong-19:
Which of the above-given statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: b Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: The Hwasong-19 is a North Korean three-stage solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) successfully tested for the first time on October 31, 2024 by the Korean People's Army. Statement 2 is correct: Estimated to be over 28 meters long, significantly larger than similar ICBMs from other nations. Large size and transport vehicles make it easier to detect, raising concerns about its survival in actual combat. |
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