Pukguksong
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2018
First Flight : 2015
Total Production : ?
The Pukguksong is a family of Medium Range Ballistic Missiles (MRBM) developed by North Korea to be launched from sea by submarines and from land platforms. The Pukguksong missiles have an estimated range of 2,000 kilometers and can carry a nuclear warhead alternatively conventional or chemical warhead. The propulsion system utilizes solid propellant. The new missile system represents a huge leap in terms of reliability and accuracy compared with previous ballistic missiles developed by North Korea.
| Model | Status | Year | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pukguksong-1 | Active | 2018 | ? |
| Pukguksong-2 | Active | 2019 | ? |
| Pukguksong-3 | Under Development | 2022 | ? |
| Pukguksong-4 | Under Development | 2025 | ? |
| Pukguksong-5 | Under Development | 2026 | ? |
Pukguksong-1
Group : Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
Status : Active
Also Known As : KN-11
Origin : 
North Korea
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2018
First Flight : 2015
Total Production : ?
The Pukguksong-1 is a submarine launched ballistic missile (SLBM) first test fired in 2015 and expected to enter into service in 2018.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Korea | Active | ? |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max Range | 2,000 kilometer | |
Pukguksong-2
Group : Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
Status : Active
Also Known As : KN-15
Origin : North Korea
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2019
First Flight : February 12, 2017
Total Production : ?
The Pukguksong-2 is a road-mobile MRBM ballistic missile system first test fired in February 12, 2017, and expected to enter into service in 2019 or 2020.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Korea | Active | ? |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max Range | 2,000 kilometer | |
Pukguksong-3
Group : Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
Status : Under Development
Origin : North Korea
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2022
First Flight : October 3, 2019
Total Production : ?
The Pukguksong-3 is an improved submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) first tested by North Korea on October 3, 2019. The improvements of the new missile remain unknown but they could focus in increased range and payload.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Korea | Planned | ? |
Pukguksong-4
Group : Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
Status : Under Development
Also Known As : Pukkuksong-4
Origin : North Korea
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2025
First Flight : 2020
Total Production : ?
The Pukguksong-4, also known as Pukkuksong-4, is a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) developed by North Korea with an increased range compared with its predecessors. The missile was showcased by North Korea in October 2020 during a military parade in Pyongyang.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Korea | Planned | ? |
Pukguksong-5
Group : Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
Status : Under Development
Origin : North Korea
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2026
First Flight : 2021
Total Production : ?
The Pukguksong-5, also known as Pukkuksong-5, is a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) developed by North Korea with an increased range compared with its predecessors. The missile was showcased by North Korea in January 2021 during a military parade in Pyongyang. The missile is larger and will feature a longer range compared with Pukguksong-4 ballistic missile.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Korea | Planned | ? |
News
During the recent congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea, chairperson Kim Jong Un noted the country’s need to improve its nuclear forces in order to guarantee an effective
Pyongyang’s most recent missile launch was confirmed by North Korean state media to have been a test of the DPRK’s latest submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM).
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ordered on Monday to deploy Pukguksong-2 ballistic missile for combat use.
Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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