FACTBOX: A look at North Korea's missile arsenal

Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:35am EDT
 
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(Reuters) - North Korea test-fired short-range missiles on Friday in what analysts said was a show of anger at the United States and the new conservative government in the South.

Here is a look at the North's missile program

THE ARSENAL

North Korea has more than 800 ballistic missiles. It has more than 1,000 missiles of various ranges in total and has sold missiles and technology overseas, with Iran being one of the large purchasers.

It has more than 600 Scud missiles of various types and 200 Rodong missiles.

SCUD TYPE

The Scud-type missiles include the Hwasong-5, with a range of about 300 km (190 miles) and the Hwasong-6, with a range of about 500 km.

RODONG TYPE

The Rodong has an estimated range of 1,000 to 1,400 km. This missile can hit all of South Korea and most of Japan.  Continued...

 

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