The Hwasong-9 is a North Korean single-stage, liquid-fueled medium-range ballistic missile.
Description
The Hwasong-9 is an advanced version of Hwasong-6 with a longer, lighter and wider body to storing more propellants. The Hwasong-9's estimated length, diameter and mass are , and respectively. The missile's transporter erector launcher is a MAZ-543 truck with four axles. It also has a separable warhead that is separated after engine burnout to improve the trajectory stability and reduce the radar signature. ==History==
History
Reportedly, North Korea began developing Hwasong-9 in 1991 and could start production from 1994. Before starting production, North Korea reportedly tested Hwasong-9 in 1993. Hwasong-9 was test-fired in September 2016 and March 2017. In 2024, Hwasong-9 was reported to be used during Russian invasion of Ukraine from November 2023. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), as of 2025, North Korea is possessing "some" Hwasong-9 launchers. ==List of tests==
List of tests
North Korea may also test Hwasong-9 in 2006, 2009, and 2014, but due to the similarities between their Scud variants, it is difficult to confirm the exact missile used for each launch. ==Notes==