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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
Taepodong-1
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM)
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
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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 ClassShort-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM)
- DesignerNorth Korea
- Length25.8 m
- Diameter1.8 m
- Launch Weight33,406 kg
- In ServiceNo
◈Propulsion3MOD.3
- Propulsion Typeliquid-fueled
- Number of Stages3
- Solid-FuelNo
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Maximum Range2,500 km
- Throw Weight1,500 kg
◇Accuracy & Re-Entry2MOD.2
- Guidance TypeInertial / GPS
- Terminal GuidanceNo
◆Warhead3MOD.3
▤Basing3MOD.3
- Basing Moderoad-mobile
- Road-Mobile (TEL)Yes
- Submarine-LaunchedNo
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Operators1
- First Test1998
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM) RANKING Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM)
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ⓘ Rankings are within theShort-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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