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KN-18larger figure on 0 of 1
Shahab-2larger figure on 1 of 1
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Measured figures
Length
Single source11.5–11.9 m (38–39 ft)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | KN-18 | Shahab-2 |
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| Type | Short-range ballistic missile[source] | Tactical SRBM[source] |
| Place of origin | North Korea[source] | — |
| Used by | Korean People's Army Strategic Force[source] | See § Operators[source] |
| Designed | 2017[source] | — |
| Warhead | Maneuverable reentry vehicle Possibly nuclear-capable[source] |
11.37–12.29 m[source]
Mass
Single source6,370–6,500 kg[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
770kg[source] |
| Accuracy | 7 m (23 ft) CEP[source] | 500m CEP[source] |
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| Launch platform | Tracked TEL[source] | — |
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| In service | — | 1990–2016 (in Iran); present (in Syria)[source] |
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| Manufacturer | — | Iran[source] |
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| Engine | — | Liquid[source] |
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| Guidance system | — | inertial[source] |
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| Role | — | tactical short-range ballistic missile[source] |
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| Source measurement | — | On November 2, 2006, Iran fired unarmed missiles to begin 10 days of military simulations . Iranian state television reported "dozens of missiles were fired, including Shahab-2 and Shahab-3 missiles. The missiles ranged from 300 km to up to 2,000 km. Iranian experts have made some changes to Shahab-3 missiles, installing cluster warheads in them with the capacity to carry 1,400 bombs."[source]Shahab-2 · History; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage |
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| Country of origin | — | Iran[source] Iran[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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