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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the short-range ballistic missiles (srbm) category.
01 / Overview
KN-25
Country
Production
2019–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM)
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the short-range ballistic missiles (srbm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Missile ClassSRBM
- DesignerKanggye Tractor Factory (rocket), March 16 Factory, Pyongsong (launcher)
- Length8.2 m
- Diameter0.6 m
- Launch Weight3,000 kg
- In ServiceYes
◈Propulsion5MOD.5
- Propulsion Typesolid-fuel rocket
- Number of Stages1
- Fuel Typesolid
- Solid-FuelYes
- CanisterizedNo
▣Performance1MOD.1
- Maximum Range380 km
◇Accuracy & Re-Entry4MOD.4
- Circular Error Probable (CEP)85 m
- Guidance TypeInertial / GPS
- Maneuverable Re-Entry Vehicle (MaRV)No
- Penetration Aids / DecoysNo
◆Warhead6MOD.6
- Warhead Typefragmentation
- NuclearNo
- ThermonuclearNo
- MIRVNo
- Warhead / RV Count1
- Conventional-CapableYes
▤Basing5MOD.5
- Basing Moderoad-mobile TEL
- Silo-BasedNo
- Road-Mobile (TEL)Yes
- Rail-MobileNo
- Submarine-LaunchedNo
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Operators1
- First Test2019
▲Warhead Detail1MOD.1
- Explosive Filler TypeHwasan-31
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2019Production started
7
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM) RANKING Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM)
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📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Able to deliver conventional warheads via ICBM.
Guidance system combining inertial navigation (self-contained motion tracking) with GPS (satellite-based positioning) for precise trajectory correction in ballistic missiles.
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.
Propellant consisting of a solid mixture of fuel and oxidizer, enabling long-term storage and immediate launch readiness.
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