ABallistic missiles
Agni-V
Intermediate-range ballistic missile Reported Intercontinental ballistic missile capability
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ABallistic missiles
Intermediate-range ballistic missile Reported Intercontinental ballistic missile capability
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Agni-Vlarger figure on 3 of 3
Hwasong-11Elarger figure on 0 of 3
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Measured figures
Length
Single source17.5 m[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Agni-V | Hwasong-11E |
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| Type | Intermediate-range ballistic missile Reported Intercontinental ballistic missile capability[source] | Short-range or medium-range ballistic missile[source] |
| Place of origin | India[source] | North Korea[source] |
| In service | Active[source] | 2026–present[source] |
| Used by | Strategic Forces Command[source] | — |
7.3–9.8 m (24–32 ft)[source]
Maximum; 8.17 km/s
Single sourceMaximum; Terminal phase: Mach 24 (
Single sourceTerminal phase: Mach 24 (29,400 km/h; 18,300 mph; 8.17 km/s)[source]
Maximum; Estimated: Mach 5 – Mach 8 (
Single sourceMaximum; Maximum speed · source measurement 3
Single sourceOperational; air-burst or bunker buster variant
Single sourceOperational; Operational range
Single source7,000–8,000 kilometres (4,300–5,000 mi) 2,500–3,000 kilometres (1,600–1,900 mi) (air-burst or bunker buster variant)[source]
Operational; Estimated
Single sourceEstimated: 800–1,500 km (500–930 mi)[source]
air-burst or bunker buster
Single sourceWarhead weight
Single source3,000–4,000 kilograms (6,600–8,800 lb) 7,500–8,000 kilograms (16,500–17,600 lb) ( air-burst or bunker buster )[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Designer |
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Defence Research and Development Organisation[source] |
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| Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited[source] | North Korea[source] |
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| Unit cost | ₹ 50 crore (US$5 million)[source] | — |
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| Warhead | 3-6 (tested) 10-12 warheads Nuclear MIRVs[source] | Hypersonic glide vehicle[source] |
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| Engine | Three-stage solid rocket[source] | Solid-fueled engine[source] |
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| Propellant | Solid fuel[source] | — |
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| Guidance system | RLG - INS + multi- GNSS + redundant micro-inertial navigation[source] | — |
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| Launch platform | 8 × 8 Tatra TEL Rail Mobile Launcher (Canisterised Missile Package)[source] | 5-axle TEL[source] |
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| Transport | Road[source] | — |
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| Designed | — | 2025[source] |
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| Developed from | — | Hwasong-11A , Hwasong-11C[source] |
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| Developed into | — | Hwasong-11E-1[source] |
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| Source measurement | — | The Hwasong-11E is the sixth member of the Hwasong-11 missile family. It uses the same booster and engine as Hwasong-11C , the larger variant of Hwasong-11A . The TEL of Hwasong-11E is a 5-axle chassis that can carry two missiles, like other road-mobile variants of Hwasong-11A. Open-source assessments indicate the Hwasong-11E's length and diameter are estimated to be 7.3–9.8 m (24–32 ft) and 0.9 m (2 ft 11 in) respectively, while its launch mass is also judged to be 3,400 kg (7,500 lb).[source]Hwasong-11E · Description; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The missile features a hypersonic glide vehicle , using the design not seen in other systems, with four fins (two aerodynamic and two guidance) located near its base. It has the capability of conducting unexpected and complicated maneuvers, including S-turn and rapid altitude changes. Estimation indicates a range of 800–1,500 km (500–930 mi), which is longer than other Hwasong-11 variants due to the lengthened flight trajectory and duration.[source]Hwasong-11E · Description; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Hwasong-11E may bring North Korea additional hypersonic-speed strike capability for use against South Korea 's better-protected targets, including airfields, command centers and weapons storage facilities. According to South Korean media, as the Hwasong-11E can reach hypersonic speed and fly at low altitude, it's capable of evading the air defense systems of the United States and South Korea. The missile's estimated maximum speed at terminal phase is Mach 5 – Mach 8 (6,100–9,800 km/h; 3,800–6,100 mph). According to North Korea, Hwasong-11E can execute "ultraprecision" strikes against targets located at hundreds of kilometers away with high destructive power and defense evading capability.[source]Hwasong-11E · Description; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Images from North Korean state media indicate Hwasong-11E-1 has a red-white livery. The TEL is a 6-axle chassis, with two launch canisters and modified retractable hatches to cover the warhead. It is equipped with what appears to be hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV). The "-1" designation suggests it is the upgraded version of Hwasong-11E. According to Janes Information Services , the missile is roughly 9.6 m (31 ft) long, 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in) wide and has a mass of 9,800 kg (21,600 lb).[source]Hwasong-11E · Hwasong-11E-1 / Description; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Estimates quoted by France's Agence France-Presse and South Korea's The Dong-A Ilbo indicate a tested range of from 450–600 km (280–370 mi) to a higher end of 1,000 km (620 mi) in the maiden test flight.[source]Hwasong-11E · Hwasong-11E-1 / Description; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage |
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Maximum; Maximum speed · source measurement 4
Single sourceMaximum; ) (terminal phase) Tested: Mach 8 (
Single sourceEstimated: Mach 5 – Mach 8 (6,100–9,800 km/h; 3,800–6,100 mph) (terminal phase) Tested: Mach 8 (9,800 km/h; 6,100 mph)[source]