Hwasong-6
| Hwasong-6 | |
|---|---|
Artist rendition of the missile | |
| Type | Short range ballistic missile |
| Place of origin | North Korea |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1992−Present |
| Used by | See operators |
| Wars | Yemeni civil war (2014–present) |
| Production history | |
| Produced | 1990−2000? |
| Variants | See variants |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 10.94 m (35.9 ft) |
| Diameter | 88 cm (35 in) |
| Maximum firing range | 500–550 km (310–340 mi) |
| Warhead | HE, cluster munition |
| Warhead weight | 700–770 kg (1,540–1,700 lb) |
| Accuracy | 700–1,000 m (770–1,090 yd) CEP |
Launch platform | MAZ-543 TEL |
The Hwasong-6 (Korean: 《화성-6》형; lit. Mars Type 6) is a North Korean tactical ballistic missile. It is derived from the Hwasong-5, itself a derivative of the Soviet R-17 Elbrus. It carries the NATO reporting name Scud.