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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-2
Country
Production
2006–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SHORT-RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILES (SRBM) · POST-COLD WAR
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
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
◎General7MOD.7
- Missile Classmedium-range ballistic missile
- Service Entry Year2006
- DesignerNorth Korea
- Length30 m
- Diameter2.1 m
- Launch Weight80,000 kg
- In ServiceNo
◈Propulsion4MOD.4
- Propulsion Typeliquid-propellant
- Number of Stages2
- Fuel TypeTM-185/AK-27I (first stage), N2O4/UDMH (second stage)
- Solid-FuelNo
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Minimum Range4,000 km
- Maximum Range6,700 km
- Throw Weight500 kg
◇Accuracy & Re-Entry3MOD.3
- Guidance TypeInertial / GPS
- Terminal GuidanceNo
- Maneuverable Re-Entry Vehicle (MaRV)No
◆Warhead6MOD.6
- Warhead Typeconventional or NBC
- NuclearNo
- ThermonuclearNo
- MIRVNo
- Warhead / RV Count1
- Conventional-CapableYes
▤Basing5MOD.5
- Basing Moderoad-mobile launch pad
- Silo-BasedNo
- Road-Mobile (TEL)Yes
- Rail-MobileNo
- Submarine-LaunchedNo
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Operators1
- First Test2006
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2006Production started
20
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) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
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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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