KN-06 Pongae-5 Air Defense System
Type: Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
Domain: land
Country of Origin: North Korea
Manufacturer: Korean Peoples Army Munitions Industry
First Deployed: 2017
Overview
The KN-06 (Pongae-5) is North Korea's most advanced air defense system, representing a domestically developed long-range SAM inspired by the Russian S-300 series. First seen in a 2010 parade, it features engagement capabilities against aircraft and cruise missiles at medium to long ranges. The actual performance of its radar and missiles compared to the S-300 prototype is completely unknown. It forms the centerpiece of North Korea's modern air defense network protecting Pyongyang and key strategic sites.
Technical Specifications
| radar | Phased array (estimated) |
|---|---|
| missiles | Indigenous SAM derived from S-300 series |
| estimated_range | 100-150 km |
| altitude_coverage | Low to high altitude |
| engagement_capacity | Multiple simultaneous targets (claimed) |
Operators
- North Korea
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