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Hwasong

Missile · Korea North

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North Korean short range ballistic missile. Single stage tactical ballistic missile. Derived from Russian 9K72 Elbrus (SS-1c Scud B). The Hwasong 5-derivative has a 340 km range. The Hwasong 6-derivative has a 500 km range.