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Hwasong-13

ICBM · North Korea · 2012
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Hwasong-13

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
60
Throw-Weight / Payload
40
Accuracy (CEP)
20
Survivability
55
BMD Penetration
15
MIRV Capability
0
Readiness
45
Reliability
30
Strategic Impact
50
Technology
25
Origin North Korea
CategoryICBM
EraModern Era
In service2012–2017
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
37
ICBM MASS Rating
16/16
Modern Era
54/66
All-Time
ICBM · 10 axes scored
Range
60
Throw-Weight / Payload
40
Accuracy (CEP)
20
Survivability
55
BMD Penetration
15
MIRV Capability
0
Readiness
45
Reliability
30
Strategic Impact
50
Technology
25
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the icbm category.
01 / Overview
Hwasong-13
Category
Production
2012–2017
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ICBM · MODERN ERA
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
40
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
37
icbm category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the icbm category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Missile ClassICBM
  • DesignerNorth Korea
  • Length17.1 m
  • Diameter1.9 m
  • In ServiceNo
◈Propulsion3MOD.3
  • Propulsion Typeliquid-fueled
  • Fuel TypeLiquid
  • Solid-FuelNo
▣Performance1MOD.1
  • Maximum Range10,000 km
◇Accuracy & Re-Entry1MOD.1
◆Warhead3MOD.3
▤Basing3MOD.3
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • First Test2016
▲Warhead Detail1MOD.1
  • Explosive Filler Typenuclear
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2012Production started
  2. 2017Production ended
14
years in service
5
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Guidance system combining inertial navigation (self-contained motion tracking) with GPS (satellite-based positioning) for precise trajectory correction in ballistic missiles.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
Road-mobile: a deployment mode for ICBMs where the missile is mounted on a wheeled or tracked transporter‑erector‑launcher that can travel on public roads, enabling movement and concealment.
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