Kumsong-3 Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
Type: Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: North Korea
Manufacturer: Korean Peoples Army Munitions Industry
First Deployed: 2017
Overview
The Kumsong-3 is North Korea's primary anti-ship cruise missile, developed as a derivative of the Russian Kh-35 Uran (NATO: AS-20 Kayak). Unveiled in 2017, it uses a sea-skimming flight profile to minimize detection time. The system can be launched from shore-based batteries, surface vessels, and potentially helicopters. While based on the proven Kh-35 design, the actual accuracy and seeker performance of the North Korean derivative are unknown. Range is estimated at approximately 100-130 km.
Technical Specifications
| range | ~100-130 km (estimated) |
|---|---|
| warhead | ~150 kg HE |
| guidance | Active radar homing + inertial (estimated) |
| platforms | Shore-based, surface ship |
| flight_profile | Sea-skimming cruise |
Operators
- North Korea
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- AN/SPY-1 - Naval Multi-Function Radar (United States)