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The Hwasong-11D (Korean: 《화성포-11라》형; lit. Mars Artillery Type 11D) is a North Korean single-stage, solid-fueled tactical ballistic missile.

It is the smaller variant of the Hwasong-11A (KN-23) missile, with reduced range.

The missile’s official name was revealed in the KCNA's report on the new Hwasan-31 nuclear warhead in late March 2023.

Design, development and characteristics

Hwasong-11D has similar range compared to the Hwasong-11 (KN-02), and could be a counterpart to the South Korean's KTSSM. The launches were accompanied with a statement, associating them with the development of tactical nuclear weapons. If equipped with smaller and lighter tactical nuclear warheads and retaining the Hwasong-11A's maneuverability, the missiles could have better survivability against missile defenses, threatening shorter range targets.

Some TELs of Hwasong-11D were displayed in military parades on 25 April 2022 and 8 February 2023.

Tests

Two Hwasong-11D were first launched on 16 April 2022. Both missiles achieved 25 km (16 mi) apogee and 110 km (68 mi) range. Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch.

Another pair of Hwasong-11D was launched at the morning on 3 November 2022 (local time). These missiles flew 330 km (210 mi) and achieved an apogee of 70 km (43 mi). On 7 November 2022, North Korea released statement for missile launches from 2 to 5 November. A photo from the April 2022 test was reused for this statement to refer to the November test.

A salvo of six Hwasong-11D missiles was launched from Taesong Lake, South Pyongan Province on 9 March 2023. The launch was supervised by Kim Jong Un and his daughter.

On 17 May 2024, North Korea tested another Hwasong-11D. The missile flew 300 km (190 mi). Kim Jong Un supervised the launch. According to North Korean state media, the missile employed a new autonomous navigation system.

See also

• Hwasong-11A (KN-23)
• Hwasong-11B (KN-24)
• Hwasong-11C
• Hwasong-11S
• KTSSM

Notes

1. Also alternatively known as Hwasong-11Ra, Hwasongpho-11Ra, Hwasongpho-11D.

References

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• Short-range ballistic missiles
• Ballistic missiles of North Korea