The most powerful non-nuclear ballistic missile in the world
South Korea has announced the following start of mass production of the Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile, which local media call «a monster among rockets».
This was stated by the Minister of Defence of the country Anh Gyu Baek, emphasising that the development has become a response to the growing threats from the DPRK.
Features of Hyunmoo-5
Mass: 36,000 kg
A combat unit: 8 000 kg
Flight range: up to 3,500 km
The missile is designed to Destruction of underground command posts, nuclear weapons storage facilities and military fortifications.
According to the Korean military, its power is so great that even without a nuclear charge it is capable of To level whole enemy targets to the ground.
Response to Pyongyang's actions
Seoul emphasises that the Hyunmoo-5 programme is as part of a strategy to contain North Korea, which is actively developing its nuclear and missile programmes.
«We do not want to escalate, but we must have the means to respond appropriately,» said Ahn Kyu-bak.
Geopolitical significance
Experts believe Hyunmoo-5 a key element of the South Korean «triad shield», The system combines missile defence systems, precision-guided missiles and intelligence.
The rocket can become the most powerful non-nuclear weapon in the world, capable of delivering precision strikes over thousands of kilometres.
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