Pukguksong-3 SLBM
Type: Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: North Korea
Manufacturer: Korean Peoples Army Munitions Industry
First Deployed: 2019
Overview
The Pukguksong-3 ('Polaris-3') is a solid-fuel submarine-launched ballistic missile representing a significant capability improvement over the earlier Pukguksong-1. Successfully test-launched in October 2019, it features an extended range and improved guidance compared to its predecessor. The solid propellant reduces launch preparation time compared to liquid-fueled variants. However, North Korea's sole ballistic missile submarine (Sinpo-class) limits the operational utility of this system to the extent that the launch platform is available and survivable.
Technical Specifications
| range | ~1,900-2,500 km (estimated) |
|---|---|
| warhead | Nuclear/conventional (claimed) |
| guidance | Inertial + maneuvering terminal |
| propellant | Solid fuel |
| launch_platform | Sinpo-class submarine |
Operators
- North Korea
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