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Latest news about Hwasong-18 test and deployment
North Korea's Hwasong-18, A true warning to Washington
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North Korea has announced the successful test of its first solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), a key goal of leader Kim Jong Un’s plan to develop more advanced and powerful weaponry.
The test was detected on Thursday by South Korea and Japan, which briefly ordered residents on its northern island of Hokkaido to evacuate.
North Korea tests first ever solid fuel ICBM, Hwasong-18
A longer-range solid-fuel ICBM has long been on leader Kim Jong Un’s weapons wish list.www.aljazeera.com
NK's tested Hwasong-18 was a complete solid fueled ICBM
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First thing to consider is NK's eye catching progress in the field of solid fueled ballistic missiles. Using solid fuel has its own challenges, first is, it is highly risky and requires measurements to avoid catastrophe. This test proved NK's is highly experienced in this field and is capable of handling dangerous tests. Advantages of full solid fuel ICBM are :
1) Solid rocket fuels traditionally allow for a far simpler design with fewer moving parts.
2) They are storable (non-cryogenic) and can be ready to operate quickly.
3) Solid materials also have higher densities, creating room for a more compact engine design and hence a smaller vehicle overall with less drag during flight.
4) Low cost compared to liquid fuels.
5) Relative to liquid fuel rockets, solid fuel rockets have lower specific impulse. performance is less than for liquid stages because of the solids' lower exhaust velocities. and very high strength-to-weight ratio filament-wound motor casings.
6) Because of being easily storable and also quick readniness, detecting them in the first phase of launch by American air defense systems stationed in Japan and South Korea is near impossible. They can be launched from underground silos, railroads, TELs in less than 5 minutes.
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Rocket Fuel: Is it rocket science? | SKYRORA
A historical overview of rocket fuel development is given. Solid and liquid rocket fuels have their own advantages, and Skyrora develops its Ecosene.www.skyrora.com
USA has almost lost the chance of destroying NK's ICBMs in the first second phases of launch. They can only hope for intercepting them when it has entered USA's airspace and the final phase.
Japanese and SK reported that the missile went as high as 3,000 KM and didn't use its third stage engine. We can conclude that if the third stage was activated, the range could exceed more than 15,000 KM. Washington and NYC are well within range of this missile.
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Explainer: What is solid-fuel technology, and why is North Korea eager to develop it?
North Korea says it has tested a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), its first known use of the propellant in a longer-range projectile, as it seeks the capability to launch with little preparation.www.reuters.com
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North Korea: What missiles does it have?
North Korea could provide Russia with weapons to support its war in Ukraine.www.bbc.com
This was a complete success for NK's deterrence against US. Now they can easily count on their second strike capability against any American misadventure. USA's THAAD batteries are high altitude systems and they cannot cover the whole North America with such a short range high altitude system. Even if we suppose they can completely cover the airspace of NYC and Washington using THAAD batteries, North Korea can easily overwhelm them by using multi warhead missiles similar to Russian Yars.
The final step for NK to completely put American strategic forces in the pacific at check, is developing along range SLBM based on characteristics of Hwasong-18. That way, Americans will completely forget about attacking NK.
Small country, big capabilities
North Korea might be a small country with big capabilities but US is not sitting idle.
American warship(s) can launch SM-3 Block IIA to intercept an ICBM while operating in the Pacific ocean.
Option # 1
American GMD system is next in line to intercept an ICBM.
Option # 2
THAAD system can be deployed outside an American city to intercept an ICBM.
Our THAAD Seeker is an integral part of the THAAD guidance system, using our advanced sensors to “seek” and lock onto incoming targets – enemy ballistic missiles moving up to 17,000 miles per hour – so that the guidance system can route the THAAD interceptor to the threat. As escalating security threats around the world have spurred the modernization of defense systems to deter aggression, BAE Systems has continually improved its sensor designs to advance performance of both precision-guided munitions (PGM) and electronic warfare (EW) systems.
Option # 3
There are rumors of US having a classified spaceborne missile defence capability. This is another option.
US can also attack North Korean ballistic missile launchers in a variety of ways in a surprise move.
Tomahawk Cruise Missile
The Tomahawk cruise missile is a precision weapon that launches from ships and submarines and can strike targets precisely from 1,000 miles away, even in heavily defended airspace.
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Air Force deploys B-52 missiles that could disable enemy military electronics with high-power microwaves
Counter-Electronics High Power Microwave Advanced Missile Project (CHAMP) missiles were built by the Boeing Phantom Works for Air Force researchers.
The US Just Revealed a Secret Airborne Test of a Long-Range Cruise Missile
The December test was part of the effort to equip B-2 bombers to fire the stealthy JASSM-ER.
www.defenseone.com
Not sure what North Korea gets out of this costly arms race. Keeping your masses impoverished for useless bragging rights. North Korean masses have no soul it seems. Listen to those who have fled.
Difference between South Korea and North Korea is like between Day and Night in terms of human development.
Defenses should be built in conjunction with taking care of the masses. This is my take on the matter.
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USA is an expanding terrorist force not NK.North Korea might be a small country with big capabilities but US is not sitting idle.
American warship(s) can launch SM-3 Block IIA to intercept an ICBM while operating in the Pacific ocean.
Option # 1
American GMD system is next in line to intercept an ICBM.
Option # 2
THAAD system can be deployed outside an American city to intercept an ICBM.
Our THAAD Seeker is an integral part of the THAAD guidance system, using our advanced sensors to “seek” and lock onto incoming targets – enemy ballistic missiles moving up to 17,000 miles per hour – so that the guidance system can route the THAAD interceptor to the threat. As escalating security threats around the world have spurred the modernization of defense systems to deter aggression, BAE Systems has continually improved its sensor designs to advance performance of both precision-guided munitions (PGM) and electronic warfare (EW) systems.
Option # 3
There are rumors of US having a classified spaceborne missile defence capability. This is another option.
US can also attack North Korean ballistic missile launchers in a variety of ways in a surprise move.
Tomahawk Cruise Missile
The Tomahawk cruise missile is a precision weapon that launches from ships and submarines and can strike targets precisely from 1,000 miles away, even in heavily defended airspace.
Air Force deploys B-52 missiles that could disable enemy military electronics with high-power microwaves
Counter-Electronics High Power Microwave Advanced Missile Project (CHAMP) missiles were built by the Boeing Phantom Works for Air Force researchers.www.militaryaerospace.com
The US Just Revealed a Secret Airborne Test of a Long-Range Cruise Missile
The December test was part of the effort to equip B-2 bombers to fire the stealthy JASSM-ER.
Not sure what North Korea gets out of this costly arms race. Keeping your masses impoverished for useless bragging rights. North Korean masses have no soul it seems. Listen to those who have fled.
Difference between South Korea and North Korea is like between Day and Night in terms of human development.
Defenses should be built in conjunction with taking care of the masses. This is my take on the matter.
NK is just countering American threat to its mainland.
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Based copy of the Russian Topol-M, given by Putin to Kim. Now iran needs it too + nuclear warheads to deter the lunatics in London and Washington.North Korea has announced the successful test of its first solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), a key goal of leader Kim Jong Un’s plan to develop more advanced and powerful weaponry.
The test was detected on Thursday by South Korea and Japan, which briefly ordered residents on its northern island of Hokkaido to evacuate.
North Korea tests first ever solid fuel ICBM, Hwasong-18
A longer-range solid-fuel ICBM has long been on leader Kim Jong Un’s weapons wish list.
NK's tested Hwasong-18 was a complete solid fueled ICBM
View attachment 925088
First thing to consider is NK's eye catching progress in the field of solid fueled ballistic missiles. Using solid fuel has its own challenges, first is, it is highly risky and requires measurements to avoid catastrophe. This test proved NK's is highly experienced in this field and is capable of handling dangerous tests. Advantages of full solid fuel ICBM are :
1) Solid rocket fuels traditionally allow for a far simpler design with fewer moving parts.
2) They are storable (non-cryogenic) and can be ready to operate quickly.
3) Solid materials also have higher densities, creating room for a more compact engine design and hence a smaller vehicle overall with less drag during flight.
4) Low cost compared to liquid fuels.
5) Relative to liquid fuel rockets, solid fuel rockets have lower specific impulse. performance is less than for liquid stages because of the solids' lower exhaust velocities. and very high strength-to-weight ratio filament-wound motor casings.
6) Because of being easily storable and also quick readniness, detecting them in the first phase of launch by American air defense systems stationed in Japan and South Korea is near impossible. They can be launched from underground silos, railroads, TELs in less than 5 minutes.
Rocket propellant - Wikipedia
Rocket Fuel: Is it rocket science? | SKYRORA
A historical overview of rocket fuel development is given. Solid and liquid rocket fuels have their own advantages, and Skyrora develops its Ecosene.
USA has almost lost the chance of destroying NK's ICBMs in the first second phases of launch. They can only hope for intercepting them when it has entered USA's airspace and the final phase.
Japanese and SK reported that the missile went as high as 3,000 KM and didn't use its third stage engine. We can conclude that if the third stage was activated, the range could exceed more than 15,000 KM. Washington and NYC are well within range of this missile.
View attachment 925090
Explainer: What is solid-fuel technology, and why is North Korea eager to develop it?
North Korea says it has tested a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), its first known use of the propellant in a longer-range projectile, as it seeks the capability to launch with little preparation.
View attachment 925091
View attachment 925092
View attachment 925093
North Korea: What missiles does it have?
North Korea could provide Russia with weapons to support its war in Ukraine.
This was a complete success for NK's deterrence against US. Now they can easily count on their second strike capability against any American misadventure. USA's THAAD batteries are high altitude systems and they cannot cover the whole North America with such a short range high altitude system. Even if we suppose they can completely cover the airspace of NYC and Washington using THAAD batteries, North Korea can easily overwhelm them by using multi warhead missiles similar to Russian Yars.
The final step for NK to completely put American strategic forces in the pacific at check, is developing along range SLBM based on characteristics of Hwasong-18. That way, Americans will completely forget about attacking NK.
Small country, big capabilities
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