Pongae-5
| Pongae-5 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Surface-to-air missile |
| Place of origin | North Korea |
| Service history | |
| In service | Korean People's Army Air Force |
| Used by | North Korea |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | North Korea industries |
| Produced | 2017 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1,300–1,700 kg (2,900–3,700 lb) |
| Length | 6.8–7.25 m (22.3–23.8 ft) |
| Diameter | 0.45–0.50 m (1.5–1.6 ft) |
| Warhead | explosive HE |
| Warhead weight | 120–500 kg (260–1,100 lb) |
| Engine | solid propellant rocket engine |
| Propellant | solid |
Operational range | At least 150 km (93 mi) |
Guidance system | Radar, data link, track-via-missile |
Launch platform | TEL, 6x6 KamAZ-55111 truck (Taebaeksan 96) |
The Pongae-5 (Korean: 번개-5; lit. 'Lightning-5'; KN-06 under the United States naming convention) is a North Korean surface-to-air missile system. The system was first shown publicly at the 65th anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea on 10 October 2010.[1]
Description
The Pongae-5 is a long-range SAM that bears resemblance to the Russian S-300 and Chinese FT-2000. The interceptor is likely to be 6.8–7.25 m (22.3–23.8 ft) long and 0.45–0.50 m (1.5–1.6 ft) wide, while having a mass of 1,300–1,700 kg (2,900–3,700 lb).[2] Imagery of missile launch tubes shows they are larger in diameter, but shorter than the S-300's missiles. The missiles are mounted on locally produced, stretched 6x6 KamAZ 55111 (Taebaeksan 96) launcher trucks,[3] with each holding three missile tubes. Pongae-5 is reported to have a range of at least 150 kilometres (93 mi) and has a high-explosive warhead, weighing 120–500 kg (260–1,100 lb). The system is equipped with phased array radar and track-via-missile guidance system.[4]
A Pongae-5 missile unit may consist of a command vehicle and a radar station, as well as up to 12 missile launchers.[4]
History
In March 2010, Kim Jong Il reportedly visited the Huichon Youth Electrical Complex where he examined Pongae-5 missiles.[5] Later, Pongae-5 was unveiled on 10 October 2010 during a military parade.[2]
A test launch occurred in June 2011.[6] Another test launch, attended by Kim Jong Un was reported on 2 April 2016.[1] As of May 2017, it was reportedly still undergoing testing.[7]
The system underwent final testing on 28 May 2017, with KCNA reporting that 'glitches' previously identified during testing had been resolved. It said the new system would be mass-produced and deployed across the country.[8][9]
According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, North Korea has 156 operational Pongae-5 mobile launchers.[2]
Operators
See also
References
- ^ a b Joost Oliemans; Stijn Mitzer (4 April 2016). "Kim Jong Un attends advanced strategic SAM test". NK News. Archived from the original on 14 April 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
- ^ a b c d "KN-06 (Pon'gae-5)". Missile Threat. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ Richard D Fisher Jr (5 April 2016). "North Korean KN-06 test confirms similarity to Chinese and Russian fourth-generation SAMs". Janes Information Services. Archived from the original on 10 April 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
- ^ a b Hòa Việt (18 April 2017). "KN-06 - Tên lửa phòng không uy lực nhất của Triều Tiên" [KN-06 — North Korea's most powerful anti-aircraft missile]. VnExpress (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 31 January 2026.
- ^ Colin Zwirko (25 July 2024). "North Korea upgrading over 10 weapons factories in sweeping production push". NK Pro. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "N.Korea 'Successfully Test Fired Short-Range Missile'". The Chosun Daily. 14 June 2011. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ Cook, Damen (1 May 2017). "North Korea's Mysterious New Islands". The Diplomat. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
North Korea is still testing its new KN-06 air defense system, a reasonably modern design roughly on par with the Russian S-300. When North Korea eventually introduces the KN-06, Sohae may host a few of its own, perhaps on Islands A, C, or E.
- ^ Connor Sephton (28 May 2017). "North Korea tests weapon that will 'spoil enemy's dream'". Sky News. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ "North Korea leader Kim guides test of new anti-aircraft weapon". Reuters. 28 May 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2018.