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Hwasong-8 (2021 designation) is a North Korean ballistic missile equipped with a hypersonic glide vehicle. The retained current inventory reports it as in testing. The original 2000 designation did not enter service.
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The Hwasong-8 ( Korean : 《화성-8》형 ; lit. ' Mars Type 8 ' ) is a designation of North Korean ballistic missile. Originally, Hwasong-8 was reserved to an unknown single-stage, liquid-fueled ballistic missile that was an advanced version of Hwasong-6 . However, it did not enter service within North Kore
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Medium-range or intermediate-range ballistic missile
Korean People's Army Strategic Force
2021
14.5–18.5 m (48–61 ft)
1.4–1.8 m (4.6–5.9 ft)
Hypersonic glide vehicle "nuclear"
Liquid-propelled engine
2,000–4,000 km (1,200–2,500 mi)
guided with vehicle
6-axle TEL
The missile's length and diameter are estimated to be 14.5–18.5 m (48–61 ft) and 1.4–1.8 m (4.6–5.9 ft) respectively, while the re-entry vehicle is estimated to be 4.7 m (15 ft) long and 0.9 m (3.0 ft) wide. The maximum range of Hwasong-8 is estimated to be 2,000–4,000 km (1,200–2,500 mi).
The Hwasong-8 ( Korean : 《화성-8》형 ; lit. ' Mars Type 8 ' ) is a designation of North Korean ballistic missile. Originally, Hwasong-8 was reserved to an unknown single-stage, liquid-fueled ballistic missile that was an advanced version of Hwasong-6 . However, it did not enter service within North Korean army, despite reported testing in 2000 and planned export. In September 2021, this designation was reused as the official name of a ballistic missile equipped with hypersonic glide vehicle that underwent the sole test flight on 28 September. It is possible that the 2021 designation of Hwasong-8 was changed to Hwasong-12B between 2021 and 2023.
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True scale
Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 14.5–18.5 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 14.5–18.5 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 14.5–18.5 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 14.5–18.5 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
Hwasong-8 equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.