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Hyunmoo IIA/IIB

Missile Systemconfirmed

Hyunmoo IIA/IIB

Hyunmoo is a series of South Korean ballistic and cruise missiles developed by the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) and manufactured by Hanwha and LIG Defense & Aerospace (former LIG Nex1). The Hyunmoo-1 was a variant of the NHK-1 Baekgom missile whose propulsion engine was modified based on the technology transfer of the American Nike Hercules and has been deployed to the ROK Armed Forces from 1987. Later, Hyunmoo-1 was retired in 2018 due to the further development of the Hyunmoo-2 with a longer range.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginSouth Korea
ManufacturerLIG Nex1
Introduced2000
StatusIn service
Range500 km

History

Developed by LIG Nex1 in South Korea and introduced around 2000, these missiles represent an early generation of South Korea's indigenous ballistic missile program.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
South Korea30confirmed

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