| Is Missile: | yes |
| KN-06 Pon'gae 5 번개 5호 | |
| Origin: | North Korea |
| Type: | Surface-to-air missile |
| Used By: | North Korea |
| Manufacturer: | North Korea industries |
| Propellant: | solid, composite |
| Production Date: | May 28, 2017 |
| Service: | Korean People's Army Air Force |
| Engine: | solid propellant rocket engine |
| Weight: | 1300 to 1700 kg |
| Length: | 6.8-7.25 m |
| Diameter: | 0.45-0.50 m |
| Vehicle Range: | maximum |
| Filling: | explosive HE |
| Filling Weight: | 120 to 200 Kg |
| Guidance: | Radar, data link |
| Launch Platform: | TEL, 6x6 KamAZ-55111 truck (Taebaeksan 96) |
The KN-06 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 October 10, 2010.[1]
In March 2010, Kim Jong-Il reportedly visited the Huichon Youth Electrical Complex where he examined KN-06 missiles.[2]
The KN-06 is a long-range SAM that bears resemblance to the Russian S-300 and Chinese FT-2000. 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)[3] launcher trucks, with each holding three missile tubes. The KN-06 is reportedly capable of hitting targets up to 150km (90miles) away. The system is equipped with a Flap Lid type phased array radar.
A test launch occurred in June 2011.[4] [5] Another test launch, attended by Kim Jong-Un was reported on 2 April 2016. As of May 2017, it was reportedly still undergoing testing.[6]
The system underwent final testing on May 28, 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.[7] [8]
As many as 156 KN-06 launchers could be operational according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.[9]