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Hyunmoo-3

Submarineconfirmed

Hyunmoo-3

The Hyunmoo-3 is a family of cruise missiles fielded by the South Korean military designed by Agency for Defense Development (ADD). The name Hyunmoo comes from the mythical Black Tortoise described as the "Guardian of the Northern Sky", perhaps hinting North Korea.

Specifications

TypeSubmarine
OriginSouth Korea
ManufacturerLIG Defense & Aerospace
Introduced2006
StatusIn service
Weight1.5 t
Length5.79 m
Range500 km
Guidance systemINS, GPS, Terrain Contour Matching

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
South Korea—confirmed

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