{"id":2610,"date":"2023-11-18T13:00:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T07:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asia.businessupturn.com\/?p=2610"},"modified":"2023-11-17T19:21:17","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T13:51:17","slug":"unveiling-south-koreas-missile-arsenal-the-hyunmoo-missile-family-tops-the-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/east-asia\/south-korea\/unveiling-south-koreas-missile-arsenal-the-hyunmoo-missile-family-tops-the-list\/2610\/","title":{"rendered":"Unveiling South Korea\u2019s Missile Arsenal: The Hyunmoo missile family tops the list"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>South Korea has emerged as a prominent force in the realm of missile technology, spearheading the development of sophisticated and versatile missile systems. Among these stands the Hyunmoo missile family, a collection of ballistic and cruise missiles that have significantly bolstered the country\u2019s defense capabilities. This comprehensive overview delves into the intricacies of exploring the diverse range of the Hyunmoo-2B. B31, 3B, 3C, 3D, and 2A ballistic missiles.<\/p>\n<h2>South Korea\u2019s Top Ballistic Missiles<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Hyunmoo-2B<\/strong> and <strong>Hyunmoo-2B31<\/strong> are short-range, solid-fuelled ballistic missiles developed and deployed by South Korea. They have a length of over 12 m, a diameter of 0.9 m, and a launch weight of approximately 5,400 kg. These missiles are two-staged and solid-fuelled. They have a range of 500 km while carrying a 997 kg warhead. Reports also indicate that both the Hyunmoo-2B and Hyunmoo-2B31 can travel up to 800 km with a smaller (500 kg) warhead, providing flexibility in their deployment.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Hyunmoo-3B<\/strong> is a land-attack cruise missile developed by South Korea, designed for short to medium-range engagements. This missile was nicknamed \u201cEagle-2\u201d during the testing. It has a length of 6.2 m, a body diameter ranging from 0.53 m to 0.60 m, and a launch weight of approximately 1,360 kg. The missile is capable of carrying a payload of 500 kg. With a range of 1,000 km, the Hyunmoo-3B provides a significant strategic asset in regional defense.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Hyunmoo-3C<\/strong>, also known as \u201cEagle-3\u201d, is a land-attack cruise missile developed by South Korea. It is designed for short to medium-range engagements. The missile has a length of 6.2 m, a body diameter ranging from 0.53 m to 0.60 m, and a launch weight of approximately 1,360 kg. It is capable of carrying a payload of 450 kg. With a range of 1,500 km, the Hyunmoo-3C provides a significant strategic asset in regional defense. The Hyunmoo-3C45 shares similar specifications and capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Hyunmoo-3D<\/strong> is a short- to medium-range, land-attack cruise missile developed by South Korea. It has a length of 6.2 m, a body diameter ranging from 0.53 m to 0.60 m, and a launch weight of approximately 1,360 kg. The missile can carry a payload of 500 kg and has a range of 3,000 km. It is reportedly capable of supersonic speed. Another variant, the Hyunmoo-4, is an 800 km-range missile with a 2,000 kg payload. This missile is designed to destroy hard and deeply buried targets. However, more detailed information about the Hyunmoo-4 is not readily available.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Hyunmoo-2A<\/strong>, developed and deployed by South Korea, is a short-range, solid-fuelled ballistic missile. With a length of over 12 m, a diameter of 0.9 m, and a launch weight of approximately 5,400 kg, this two-staged missile is quite substantial. It can carry a 997 kg warhead over a range of 300 km. Furthermore, it boasts a reported accuracy of 30 m circular error probable (CEP), making it a reliable choice for its intended purpose.<\/p>\n<p>The Hyunmoo missile family represents a significant leap forward in South Korea\u2019s defense capabilities. These missiles provide the country with a credible deterrent against potential threats, and they are also capable of carrying out a wide range of missions. As South Korea continues to develop its missile technology, the Hyunmoo family will likely play an increasingly important role in the country\u2019s defense strategy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This comprehensive overview delves into the intricacies of exploring the diverse range of the Hyunmoo-2B. B31, 3B, 3C, 3D, and 2A ballistic missiles.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":401,"featured_media":2717,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[1462,1460,1461,1465,1463,1464,1337,1327,603,1329,1339],"class_list":["post-2610","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-south-korea","tag-hyunmoo-2a","tag-hyunmoo-2b","tag-hyunmoo-2b31","tag-hyunmoo-3b","tag-hyunmoo-3c","tag-hyunmoo-3d","tag-medium-range-ballistic-missiles","tag-short-range-ballistic-missiles","tag-south-korea","tag-south-korea-ballistic-missiles","tag-warheads"],"reading_time":"3 min read","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2610","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/401"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2610"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2610\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2717"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2610"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2610"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2610"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}