The Pongae-5 (Korean: 번개-5; lit. Lightning-5; KN-06 under United States’s naming convention) 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 10 October 2010.[1]

History

In March 2010, Kim Jong Il reportedly visited the Huichon Youth Electrical Complex where he examined Pongae-5 missiles.[2]

Design

The Pongae-5 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 Pongae-5 is reportedly capable of hitting targets up to 150 kilometres (93 mi) away. The system is equipped with a Flap Lid type phased array radar.

Development

A test launch occurred in June 2011.[4] Another test launch, attended by Kim Jong Un was reported on 2 April 2016.[1] As of May 2017, it was reportedly still undergoing testing.[5]

Deployment

The system underwent final testing on 28 May 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.[6][7]

According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, North Korea has 156 operational Pongae-5 mobile launchers.[8]

Operators

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Joost Oliemans; Stijn Mitzer (4 April 2016). "Kim Jong Un attends advanced strategic SAM test". NK News. Archived from the original on 14 April 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  2. ^ Colin Zwirko (25 July 2024). "North Korea upgrading over 10 weapons factories in sweeping production push". NK Pro. Archived from the original on 25 July 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  3. ^ Richard D Fisher Jr (5 April 2016). "North Korean KN-06 test confirms similarity to Chinese and Russian fourth-generation SAMs". Janes Information Services. Archived from the original on 10 April 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  4. ^ "N.Korea 'Successfully Test Fired Short-Range Missile'". The Chosun Daily. 14 June 2011. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
  5. ^ Cook, Damen (1 May 2017). "North Korea's Mysterious New Islands". The Diplomat. Retrieved 9 March 2025. North Korea is still testing its new KN-06 air defense system, a reasonably modern design roughly on par with the Russian S-300. When North Korea eventually introduces the KN-06, Sohae may host a few of its own, perhaps on Islands A, C, or E.
  6. ^ Connor Sephton (28 May 2017). "North Korea tests weapon that will 'spoil enemy's dream'". Sky News. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  7. ^ "North Korea leader Kim guides test of new anti-aircraft weapon". Reuters. 28 May 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  8. ^ a b "KN-06 (Pon'gae-5)". Missile Threat. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
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