21st Century Essential Guide to the Military Equipment of North Korea

21stCenturyEssentialGuidetotheMilitaryEquipmentofNorthKorea:IllustratedGuidetoNorthKoreanWeaponsincludingArtillery,Tanks,

Airplanes,ArmoredVehicles,Helicopters,Ships

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BRDM-2

Type:4wheeldrive,armoredamphibiousvehicle

Variants: Command, reconnaissance, chemical reconnaissance (filtration/overpressuresystem,rearmarkingflagdispenser),antitank(AT-2/3/5),surface-to-airmissile(SA-9)

Armament:14.5mm,7.62mmmachineguns

Crew:2

Troops:6

HullThickness:10-14mm

RoadRange:750km

MaxSpeed

Water:10km/hr

PavedRoad:100km/hr

Fording:Amphibious

VerticalObstacle:.4m

Trench:1.25m

Other:IRlightsdriver/commander,rearengine,centraltroopcompartment

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BMP-1(KORSHUN)

TypeAmphibious,armored,trackedinfantrycombatvehicle

Variants: Command, reconnaissance (BRM/BRM-1), Type WZ-501 (Chinese version,carries1RedArrowATmissile)

Armament: 73mm smooth boremain gunwith 3 kmmax range, 7.62mmmachinegun,AT3

Crew:3

Passengers:8

HullThickness:5-19mm,turret23mm

RoadRange:500km

6-8km/hr80km/hrAmphibious.8m

MaxSpeed:2.2m

Overpressurized for NBC protection, smoke laying capability, IR searchlight, 4 firingportseachsideand1rear

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BTR-60PA/PB

Type:Amphibious,armoredpersonnelcarrier

Variants:BTR-60PA(overheadarmor/NBCprotection)BTR-60PB(14.5mmand7.62mmmachineguns)BTR-60PU(command)

Armament:7.62mmmachineguns(somewith12.7mmmachineguns)

Crew:3

Passengers:11


RoadRange:500km

MaxSpeed-Water:9-10km/hr(Pmodel/waterjetpropulsion)

MaxSpeedPavedRoad:80km/hr

Fording:Amphibious


Trench:2m

ClimbSlope:30degrees

DPRKhasmostlyPAandPBmodels,searchlightandIRequipment,vulnerabletosmallarmsfire/fuelwilligniteeasilywhenfueltankspunctured,3firingportseachside

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BTR-152

Type:Wheeledarmoredpersonnelcarrier

Variants:Command,twin14.5mmmachinegunforantiair,twin23mmcannonversionhasbeenseen

Armament:7.62mmmachinegun

Crew:2

Passengers:17-18


RoadRange:650km

MaxSpeed

PavedRoad:65km/hr

Fording:.8m


Trench:.7m


Other:Both4and6wheeldrive,theV3modelhasIRlight,Kmodelhasoverheadcover

BTR-40

Type:4-wheeldrivecommandandreconnaissancevehicle

Variants:Kmodelhasarmoredroof

Armament:7.62mmmachinegun,somemaycarry14.5mmAAmachineguninstead

Crew:2

Troops:8

HullThickness:-98-13mm

RoadRange:285km


Fording:.9m


Trench:.7m


Other:BuiltonGAZ-63chassis,slopingfront,flatrear,openroof

MT-LB

Type:Amphibious,armoredtrackedvehicle

Variants:Command,technicalsupport,engineer


Crew:2+,varieswithmission

Troops:10


RoadRange:600km

MaxSpeedWater:6km/hr

PavedRoad:80km/hr

Fording:Amphibious


Trench:2.7m


Other: IR searchlight,NBC filtration system, vulnerable to armor piercing ammunition,primemoverforartilleryandascargoorgeneraltransportvehicle

MODEL531A

Type:Chinese,amphibious,armoredpersonnelcarrier


Crew:4

Troops:10

HullThickness:12mm

RoadRange:400-425km

MaxSpeedWater:7km/hr

PavedRoad:50km/hr

Fording:Amphibious


Trench:2m


Other:Onefiringporteachside,novisionblocks,nonightvisionorNBCequipment

VTT-323(M-1973)

Type:TheVTT323APCisbasedontheearlierChineseYW531.Thevehiclefeaturesawelded steel, box- like hull with a small turret positioned just to the rear of the hullcenterline

Armament: Twin 14.5mm hvyMG, AT-3 ATGM Crew: 2 Troops: 13 Hull Thickness:24mmRoadRange:450kmMaxSpeed

Water:10km/hr

PavedRoad:80km/hr

Fording:Amphibious


Trench:2.2m


Other:MayalsocarrySA-7/16SAM

TYPE85ATGMCARRIER

Type:ATGMcarrier

Armament:AT-3,14.5mmmachinegun

Crew:4

RoadRange:500km

MaxSpeed-Water:7km/hr*PavedRoad:65km/hr

Fording:Amphibious


Trench:2.2m


BTR-50


Variants:BTR-50P(opentop),BTR-50PK(armoredroof),BTR-50PU(commandvehicle)


Crew:2

Troops:14

HullThickness:10mm

RoadRange:240km

MaxSpeed-Water:11km/hr*Pavedroad45km/hr

Fording:Amphibious

VerticalObstacle:1.1m

Trench:2.8m


Vulnerabletosmallarmsfire,noNBCcapabilities

M1992


Armament:30mmautomaticgrenadelauncher,AT-4ATGM

Crew:2

Troops:8

HullThickness:10mm,15mm60degreefrontalarc

RoadRange:500km

MaxSpeedWater:N/A*PavedRoad:60km/hr

Fording:Amphibious


Trench:.4m


Other:Probably4-wheeldrive,resemblesBRDM,noNBCcapabilities

PT-76

Type:Amphibioustank

Armament:76mmmaingun

Maxrange:12km,effectiverange:650m

RateofFire:6-8rds/min

Stabilization:Somemodels

Ammunition:HE-FRAG,HEAT,HVAP-T,AP-T

Armor penetration at 1000 m: 32mm (HVAP-T), 60mm (AP-T), 120mm (HEAT, anyrange)

Basicload:40rds

Hullthickness:25mm

RoadRange:260km(450withtanks)

MaxSpeedwater:10km/hr*Pavedroad:44km/hr

Fording:Amphibious

Verticalobstacle:1.1m

Trench:2.8m

Climbslope:30degrees

12.7mmmachinegun,nonightdevices,noNBCprotection,maingunelevation-4 to30degrees

TYPE-62LIGHTTANK

Type:LightTank

Armament:85mmcannon,7.62mmcoaxandbowMG

BasicLoad:85mm—47rds

HullThickness:45mm

RoadRange:500km


Fording:1.3m

VerticalObstacle:9.7m

Trench:2.55m


Other:ResemblesascaleddownType-59

TYPE-63LIGHTAMPHIBIOUSTANK

Type:TheType-63amphibioustank’schassisisbasedontheType-77APCanditsturretontheType-62lighttank

Armament:85mmcannon,12.7mmand7.62mmMG

BasicLoad:85mm—44rds

HullThickness:23mm

RoadRange:370km

MaxSpeedWater:12km/hr*PavedRoad:2.9m

Fording:Amphibious

VerticalObstacle:87m

Trench:64km/hr


Other:ResemblesascaleddownType-59

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PT-85(TYPE-82)

Type:NorthKoreanproducedamphibioustank,basedontheVTT-323APCchassis

Armament:85mmmaingun,AT-3

HullThickness:30mm

RoadRange:500km

MaxSpeed

Water:10km/hr*PavedRoad:60km/hr

Fording:Amphibious


Trench:2.9m


Other:AT-3ATGM,turretsimilartoPT-76withseveralmodifications

T34/85

Type:WWIIvintagemediumtank


MaxRange:15,560m

EffectiveRange:900m


Stabilization:No

Ammunition:HE-T,HEAT,HVAP-T,AP-T,APC-T

ArmorPenetrationat1,000m:155mm(HVAP-T),120mm(AP-T),300mm(HEAT,anyrange)

BasicLoad:56rds

Thickness:Hull:45mm*TurretFrontal:75mm

RoadRange:300km


Fording:1.3m(5.5mwithsnorkel)


Trench:2.3m


Other:4mancrew,7.62mmmachinegun,maingunelevation5to25degrees

T-54

Type:Mediumtank

Armament:100mmrifle-boredmaingun

MaxRange:16,800m

EffectiveRange:1,500m

RateofFire:3rds/min

Stabilization:Yes

Ammunition:HE-FRAG,HEAT,APDS,AP-T

ArmorPenetrationat1,000m:180mm(AP-T),300mm(HEAT,anyrange)

BasicLoad:43rds

Thickness:

Hull:15-100mm

TurretFrontal:140-180mm

RoadRange:400km(600kmwithtanks)


Fording:1.4m(5.5m(5.5mwithsnorkel)


Trench:2.7m


Other:12.7mmand7.62mmmachineguns;IRdriver,gunner,andcommander

T-55

Type:Mediumtank


MaxRange:16,800m


RateofFire:3rds/min

Stabilization:Yes

Ammunition:HE-FRAG,HEAT,APDS,AP-T,APC-T

ArmorPenetrationat1,000m:180mm(AP-TandAPC-T),390mm(HEAT,anyrange)

BasicLoad:43rds

Thickness:Hull:15-100mm*TurretFrontal:140-180mm





Trench:2.7m



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TYPE-59

Type:Mediumtank

Armament:100mmrifle-boredmaingun

MaxRange:16,800mEffectiveRange:1,500m

RateofFire:3rds/min

Stabilization:Yes

Ammunition:HE-FRAG,HEAT,APDS,AP-T

ArmorPenetrationat1,000m:180mm(AP-T),300mm(HEAT,anyrange)

BasicLoad:43rds

Thickness:Hull:15-100mm*TurretFrontal:140-180mm





Trench:2.7m



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T-62(CH’ONMA-HO)

Type:Mediumtank


MaxRange:12,200m



Stabilization:Yes

Ammunition:Frag-HE,HEAT,APFSDF-T

ArmorPenetrationat1,000m:495mm(HEAT),360mm(APFSDF-T)

BasicLoad:40rds

Thickness:Hull:15-100mm*TurretFrontal:200mm

RoadRange:450km

MaxSpeedDirtRoad:35km/hr*PavedRoad:50km/hr

Fording:1.4m(5mwithsnorkel)

VerticalObstacle:8m

Trench:2.85m


Other:7.62mmmachinegun,somemayhave12.7mmmachinegun,smoke,canbefittedwithmineclearingdevice

SU-100

Type:Assaulttank


MaxRange:15,650m

EffectiveRange:800m

RateofFire:7rds/min

Ammunition: APHE, HEAT Armor Penetration at 1,000 m: 185mm (APHE), 380mm(HEAT)

RoadRange:300km


Other:Elevation-2to17degrees

M-1943(ZIS-2)

Type:Antitankgun

Caliber:57mm

MaxEffectiveRange:8,400m

RateofFire:25rds/min

ArmorPenetrationat500m:106mm(AP),140mm(HVAP)

Elevation:-5to25degrees

Traverse:54degrees

Other:Distinguishedbyitslongthintubewithnomuzzlebrake

M-1942(ZIS-3)

Type:Antitankgun

Caliber:76mm

MaxEffectiveRange:1,000m


ArmorPenetrationat1,000m:61mm(AP),58mm(HVAP),120mm(HEAT)


Traverse:54degrees

Other:Doublebafflemuzzlebrake,alsodesignatedChineseType-54

D-44

Type:Antitankgun

Caliber:85mm

MaxEffectiveRange:950m(APHE),1,150m(HVAP),15,700m(HE)


ArmorPenetrationat1,000m:100-110mm

Elevation:17to35degrees

Traverse:54degrees

Other:AdaptationofT-34tankmaingun,basicunitoffire140rds,doublebafflemuzzlebrake

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SD-44

Type:Antitankgun

Caliber:85mm

MaxEffectiveRange:950m(APHE),1,150m(HVAP),15,700m(HE)


Other:Propelledby14hpengine,25km/hrroad,10km/hrcross-country,madeforusebyairborneunits

D-48

Type:Antitankgun

Caliber:85mm

MaxEffectiveRange:1,200m(HVAP),18,900m(HE)

RateofFire:15rds/min(8rds/minsustained)

Other:Longrifledbarrel,basicunitoffire150rds

M-1944(BS-3)

Type:Antitankgun

Caliber:100mm

MaxEffectiveRange:900m(HEAT),1,100m(AP),21,000m(HE)

RateofFire:8-10rds/min(1-2rds/minsustained)

Armor Penetration: Estimated at up to 180mm (AP), 390mm (HEAT) (uses sameammunition as SU-100 and T-54 which would allow for considerable increase inpenetration)

Other:Basicunitoffireis60rds

ATGMSYSTEMS

NorthKorea has theRussian designedAT-1/SNAPPER,AT-3/SAGGER,AT-4/SPIGOT(AandB),andprobablytheAT-5/SPANDRELinitsinventory.

NorthKoreahasthecapabilitytoproducetheAT-3.ATGMsareusedinthecrew-portablerole(AT-3),thevehicle-bornerole(AT-1,AT-3,AT-4,andpossiblyAT-5),andpossiblyin

theheli-bornerole(AT3).

AT-1/SNAPPER

TheAT-1isaMCLOSATGMsystemlaunchedfromjeep-typewheeledvehicles.TheAT-1hasawarheadcapableofpenetrating380mmofarmorandarangeof2,000meters.TheAT-1iseasilyrecognizedbyitswidewingspanandpointednose.TheAT-1isobsolescentandisprobablyfoundonlyinreserveunits.TheRussiannameforthissystemisSHMEL(Bumblebee).

AT-3/SAGGER

TheAT-3isbothaMCLOSandaSACLOSguidedATGMthatcanbefiredfromavarietyoflaunchplatforms.TheMCLOSAT-3includestheman-portable(suitcase)andlighttankmounted versions. The AT-3may be deployed in very limited numbers on helicopters.Any heliborne versions almost certainly will useMCLOS guidance. Dedicated ATGMvehiclesarelikelytobeequippedwithSACLOSAT-3systems.Themisslehasa3,000mrange and a wire command link. The AT-3’s armor penetration has been estimated inexcessof400mm.TheAT-3isthemostwidelydeployedATGMsysteminNorthKorea.ItisbelievedthattheAT-3hasbeeninproductioninNorthKoreasincetheearly1980s.TheRussiannamefortheAT-3isMALYUTKA(LittleBaby).

AT-4/SPIGOT

TheAT-4isaSACLOSguidedATGMthatislaunchedfromacrewportabletripodplacedonthegroundormountedonalightarmoredvehicle.TheAT-4systemwasfirstidentifiedas being in the North Korean inventory during the April 1992 military parade inPyongyang. The same launcher is used when firing both the AT-4 and the AT-5. TwoversionsoftheAT-4,theAT-4AandAT-4B,areavailablebutitisunknownwhichversionNorthKoreahas.TheAT-4AandAT-4Bcanpenetrate500mmand550mmofarmorandhave rangesof2,000and2,500m, respectively.TheRussiannames for this systemareFAGOT(Bassoon)andFACTORIA.

AT-5/SPANDREL

TheAT-5isaSACLOSguidedATGMthatislaunchedfromthesamelauncherastheAT-4(portablegroundorLAV).TheAT-5hasawarheadthatcanpenetrate650mmofarmorand a maximum range of 4,000 m. The Russian name for the AT-5 is KONKURS(Contest)

RPG-7

Type:85mmwarhead,40mmlaunchtube,antitankgrenadelauncher

Ammunition:Varietyoffinstabilizedrounds,includingrocketassistedHEATround

MaxRange:920m

MaxEffectiveRange:500mstationarytarget,300mmovingtarget


ArmorPenetration:330mm(HEAT),armorpenetrationnotaffectedbyrangeduetouseofshapedcharge,severelyaffectedbyangleofimpact

Other:Reusable, shoulder fired, hit probability reduced 50% in crosswinds as low as 7mph, folding version (RPG-7D), RPG-7V can be fitted with telescope, IR sight, andpassivenightsight

RPG-2

Type:82mmwarhead,40mmlaunchtube,antitankgrenadelauncher

Ammunition:HEAT

MaxEffectiveRange:100m


ArmorPenetration:152-180mm

Other:Reusable,shoulderfired

B-10RCL

Type:82mmsmoothboreantitankweapon

Ammunition:HE,HEAT(finstabilized)

MaxRangeHERound:7,300m



ArmorPenetration:240mm(HEAT)

Other: Towed on 2 wheels which are removed to fire, but can be fired on wheels,telescopic sight for direct fire, panoramic sight for indirect fire, both sights can beilluminatedfornightfiring,barmuzzleallowsB-10tobedraggedintoposition,ChineseT-65isacopyofB-10

B-11RCL

Type:107mmsmoothboreantitankweapon

Ammunition:HEAT,HE(finstabilized)

MaxRangeHERound:7,300m



ArmorPenetration:380mm(HEAT)

Other:HEroundforindirectfire,towedbymuzzleontwowheeledcarriage

OTHERARTILLERYEQUIPMENT

ThefollowingartillerysystemsareknowntobeintheNorthKoreaninventory.Noopensourcedatawasavailableathandbookpublicationdate.

120mmSP combination gunM-1992 122mmSP gunM-1981 122mmSP howitzerM-1991130mmSPgunM-1975130mmSPgunM-1992152mmSPgun-howitzerM-1974152mmgun-howitzerM-1985

M-30(M-1938)

Type: 122mm towed howitzer Max Range: 11,800 m Max Rate of Fire: 6 rds/minElevation: -3 to 65 degrees Traverse: 49 degrees Other: Nomuzzle brake, used in theKoreanWar

A-19(M-1937)

Type:122mmtowedgun

MaxRange:20,400m

MaxRateofFire:5rds/min


Traverse:58degrees

Other:Developedin1931,improvedandfullyfieldedin1937,finishedproductioninthelate1940s,andused in theKoreanWar,estimated160mmarmorpenetration, thickguntubewithmuzzlebrake

M-46

Type:130mmtowedgun

MaxRange:27,500m

MaxRateofFire:8rds/min(5rds/minsustained)

Elevation:-2.5to45degrees

Traverse:50degrees

Other:Accuratemultipurpose gun that can be used as both a field artillery piece and acoastaldefenseweapon,239mmarmorpenetration,longbarrel,pepperpotmuzzlebrake

D-20

Type:152mmtowedhowitzer

MaxRange:17,000m

MaxRateofFire:6rds/min(4rds/minsustained)


Traverse:45degrees

Other: Armor penetration is 400mm with HEAT-SS, circular firing jack and 2 casterwheelsmakeitpossibletoswiftlyrotateentireD-20360degrees,shortguntube,doublebafflemuzzlebrake

M-1977

Type: 122mm self propelled (SP) gun/howitzer (uses 122mmD-30mounted on vehiclesuperstructure)

MaxRange:15,300m(21,900mrocketassistedprojectiles)

MaxRateofFire:7-8rds/min(1.7-4rds/minsustained)

MaxSpeed:40km/hrapprox

RoadRange:400kmapprox

Other:ProducedinNorthKorea,sidesenclosed,topopen

M-1978(KOKSAN)

Type:170mmselfpropelled(SP)gun

MaxRange:40,000m

MaxRateofFire:1-2rdsper5min(estimate)

MaxSpeed:40km/hrapprox

RoadRange:300kmapprox

Other:KOKSANgunisprobablymountedonaT-54chasis

12ROUND107MMROCKETLAUNCHER

Type:107mmmultiplerocketlauncher(MRL)

MaxRange:8,500m

Rockets:HEandincendiary

ReloadTime:3min


Traverse:32degrees

Other:12 launch tubes inarrayof3 rowsof4 tubes (twootherSPversionsexists:onewith18tubesandonewith24tubes),canbetowedormountedona4legstand,12-tubelaunchercanalsobemountedonanysuitablewheeledortrackedvehicle

BM-21


MaxRange:20,380m

Rockets:Frag-HE,incendiary,smoke,possiblechem

RateofFire:.5secperrocket

ReloadTime:8min


Other: 40 launch tubes in arrayof 4 rowsof 10 tubes, each tube is grooved toprovidespinning motion (a combination of spin and fin stabilization), rocket provides closelygroupedfirethatcanbeoperatedandfiredfromtruckcaborfiredremotelyfromupto60ftaway,BM-21andother122mmrocketlauncherscanfireall122mmrocketsdesignedtofitinSoviet-derived122mmlaunchers(includingthosethatcanachieverangesof30,000to36,000meters),mountedonaURAL375D(6x6)truck

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M-1985

Type: Other: 122mm multiple rocket launcher (MRL) 40 rd, North Korean produced,mountedonIsuzutruck

BM-11


MaxRange:20,500m(estimated)

Rockets:AllstandardRussian,Chinese,andNorthKorean122mm

RateofFire:30rdsper15sec

ReloadTime:8-9min

Other:2banksof15tubesmountedonsingleturntable,NorthKoreanderivativeofBM-21,mountedonURAL-375DorJapanesetruck

BMD-20


MaxRange:19,000m

Rocket:Frag-HE

RateofFire:4rdsper4sec

ReloadTime:6-10min


Traverse:20degrees

Other:Firesfixedfinrocketsfromasinglerowof4large,square,openframeworklaunchtubes,mountedonZIL-1576x6truck

240MMROCKETLAUNCHERM-1985&240MMROCKETLAUNCHERM-1991

TheNorthKoreanshaveproduced twodifferent240mmrocket launchers, the12 roundM-1985 and22 roundM-1991.TheM-1985 rocket pack is easily identified as it has 2rowsof6tubesandismountedonacabbehindenginechassis.TheM-1991ismountedonacaboverenginechassis.Bothlaunchpackscouldbeadaptedtoanysuitableheavycross-countrytruck.

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FROG-3

Type:*FreeRocketOverGround(FROG)artillerysystem

Range:*10,000to35,000m

Warhead:*454kg

Other:*Unguided,spinstabilized,solidfuel,30-40minstopreparemissileforfiring,60-70minstoreload,mountedonwheeledchassis

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FROG-5

Type:Range:Warhead:Other:

Free Rocket Over Ground (FROG) artillery system 10,000 to 61,000 m Up to 800lbsUnguided,spinstabilized,solidfuel,30-40minstopreparemissileforfiring,60-70minstoreload,mountedonwheeledchassis,vehiclecantravelupto44km/hr

FROG-7

Type:FreeRocketOverGround(FROG)artillerysystem

Range:70,000m

Warhead:Upto450kg,HE,possiblychemical

Other: Unguided, spin stabilized, solid fuel, 20-30 mins to prepare for firing, systemconsists of a Transporter-Erector-Launcher (TEL) vehicle (ZIL-135 8x8) and a similarseparatevehicleusedtotransport3additionalrockets

SCUD-B (SS-1C) Surface-to-surface guided ballistic missile Approximately 300 km1,000kg, HE, chemical 1 km 8 wheeled TEL, reload vehicle, fire control center van,communicationvehicle,1-1.5hrstoprepareforfiring

SCUD-CANDNODONG

Type: Surface-to-surface guided ballistic missile It has been reported in open sourcedocumentsthatNorthKoreahasdevelopedaSCUD-Cballisticmissile,thoughttobeanenhanced-rangeversionof theSCUD-Bwithanallegedwarheadof700kg.The firstofthreesuccessfultestfiringsoftheSCUD-CwasreportedtohavebeencompletedinJune1990. Recent open source reporting suggests that North Korea is developing theNODONG-1missile.TheNODONG-1hasareportedestimatedrangeof950-3,000km,whichincludesnotonlytheentireKoreanPeninsula,butalsoJapan.

M-38/46DSHK

Type:12.7x108mmheavymachinegunTacticalAntiair(AA)Range:1,000mRateofFire:540-600 rds/min Azimuth: Unlimited Elevation: -10 to 85 degrees Fire Control:Mechanical lead computing sight Ammunition: API, API-T Other: Manufactured inRussiaandChina,towedtripodmountZGU-1(MountainPack)

14.5x114mmheavyAAmachinegun

1,400m550-600rds/minUnlimited-20to90degreesOpticalreflexsight(AA),telescope(ground)API-T,HEI,I-TManufacturedinNorthKorea,RussiaandChina

ZPU-2

Type:14.5x114mmtwinheavyAAmachinegunTacticalAntiair(AA)

Range:1,400m


Azimuth:Unlimited


FireControl:Opticalmechcomputingsight(AA),telescope(ground)

Ammunition:API,API-T,HEI,I-T

Other:ManufacturedinNorthKorea,RussiaandChina

ZPU-4

Type:Towed14.5x114mmquadheavyAAmachinegun

TacticalAntiair

(AA) Range: 1,400 m Rate of Fire: 550-600 rds/min per barrel Azimuth: UnlimitedElevation:8.5to90degreesFireControl:Opticalmechcomputingsight(AA),telescope(ground)Ammunition:API,API-T,HEI,I-TOther:ManufacturedinNorthKorea,RussiaandChina(Type-56)

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M-1983

Type:Quad14.5mmSPheavymachinegun

TacticalAntiair(AA)Range:1,400m

MaximumVerticalRange:3,600mHorizontalRange:5,800m

RateofFire:550-600rds/minperbarrel

Azimuth:Unlimited


FireControl:Radar,opticalspeedring

Ammunition:API,API-T,HEI

Other:ManufacturedinNorthKorea,mainbattletankchassis,recoiloperation,beltfed,4barrels

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M-1990

Type:30mmgatlinggun


RateofFire:2,400-3,400rds/min

Azimuth:Unlimited


FireControl:Radar,speedring

Ammunition:HEI-T(30x210mm)

SelfDestructTime:7to10secs

SelfDestructRange:3,600-4,500m

Other:Manufactured in North Korea, 4 wheeled carriage (towed), 4 barrels, externallydrivenbyelectricmotor

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M-1992

Twin30mmSPautomaticcannon

3,000m800rds/minperbarrelUnlimited-5to85degreesRadar,opticalspeedringHEI-T(30x210mm)7 to10secs3,600-4,500mManufactured inNorthKorea,gasoperated,ZSU-23-4variantchassis,maxroadspeed50km/hr

M-1939

Type:37mmautomaticcannon






Other:ManufacturedinRussiaandChina(Type-55),4wheeledcarriage(towed),1barrel,5roundclip,recoiloperation

Type-65

Type:Twin37mmAAgun



Azimuth:Unlimited


FireControl:Opticalmechcomputingsight




Other:ManufacturedinChina,recoiloperated,4wheeledcarriage(towed)

Type-74

Type:37mmtwinautomaticcannonTacticalAntiair

(AA)Range:3,500m


Azimuth:Unlimited


FireControl:Opticalmechcomputingsight,radar




Other:ManufacturedinChina,recoiloperated,

4wheeledcarriage(towed)

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SPAAGUN

Type:TacticalAntiair(AA)

2,500m150-180rds/minperbarrelUnlimited-5to85degreesOpticalmechcomputingsightHEI-T(37x252mm)9to12secs4,000-4,700mManufacturedinNorthKorea,recoiloperated,5roundclip,armoredpersonnelcarrier(tracked)carriage

S-60

Type:57mmautomaticAAgunTacticalAntiair

(AA)Range:4,000mw/oradar,6,000mw/radar


Azimuth:Unlimited


FireControl:Opticalmechcomputingsight,radar




Other:Manufacturedona4wheeledtowedcarriage,

ChinesevariantistheType59

TWIN57MMSELF-PROPELLEDAAGUN

Type:TacticalAntiair

(AA)Range:RateofFire:Azimuth:Elevation:FireControl:Ammunition:SelfDestructTime:SelfDestructRange:Other:

57mmautomaticAAgun

4,000 m 150-180 rds/min per barrel Unlimited 0 to 87 degrees Optical mechanicalcomputingsightHEI-T(57x348mm)13to17secs6,000-7,200mMountedonamodifiedYW531APC,DPRKproduced

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TWIN57MMAAGUN

Type:57mmautomaticAAgunTacticalAntiair

(AA)Range:4,000mw/oradar,6,000w/radar


Azimuth:Unlimited


FireControl:Opticalmechanicalcomputingsight

Ammunition:HE-T(57x348mm)



Other:Mountedona4wheeledtowedcarriage,

DPRKproduced

KS-12

Type:85mmsingleshotAAgun

TacticalAntiair(AA)Range:4,000mw/oradar,10,200w/radar


Azimuth:720degrees


FireControl:Opticaltelescope,radar

Ammunition:HE-T,APC-T(85xmm)


SelfDestructRange:800-10,200m

Other:Mountedona4wheeledtowedcarriage,ChinesevariantisType-72

KS-19

Type:100mmsingleshotAAgun

TacticalAntiair(AA)Range:4,000mw/oradar,12,600w/radar

RateofFire:15rds/min

Azimuth:Unlimited


FireControl:Opticaltelescope,radar

Ammunition:HE-T,APC-T(100xmm)


SelfDestructRange:800-12,600m

Other:Mountedona4wheeledtowedcarriage,

ChinesevariantisType-59

SA-2B/C/D/E/FGUIDLINE

TheSA-2isasomewhatmobile,mediumtohighlevelguidedSAMsystem.

Maximum Speed: 4.0 B/C/D, 4.5 E/FMach Effective Altitude: 27 B/C/F, 40 D/E kmEffectiveRange:35B/F,44C,50D/Ekm

Warhead:HE200kg(295kgSA-2E)Fuze:Contact,proximity,orcommandKillRadius:65m

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HQ-2B/F/J/P(SA-2CHINA)

TheHQ-2B/JisaChinesereversedengineeringversionoftheSA-2.

MaximumSpeed:3.5-4MachEffectiveAltitude:27kmEffectiveRange:352B,502Jkm

Warhead:HE188kgFuze:Contact,proximity,orcommandKillRadius:Unknown

SA-3GOA

TheSA-3B/CisasomewhatmobilelowtomediumlevelguidedSAMsystem.

MaximumSpeed:3.5MachEffectiveAltitude:22kmEffectiveRange:25km

Warhead:HE60kgFuze:ProximitydopplerradarKillRadius:12.5m

SA-5GAMMON

The SA-5 is a long range, medium to high altitude strategic semi-active guided SAMsystem.

MaximumSpeed:4Mach

EffectiveAltitude:30.5km

EffectiveRange:300kmWarhead:HE215kgFuze:ProximityandcommandKillRadius:Unknown

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HN-5/5A(SA-7CHINA)

The HN-5 is the Chinese version of the SA-7 short range, man-portable, passive IRhomingSAM.

MaximumSpeed:1.5Mach

EffectiveAltitude:2,300m(both)

Effective Range: HN-5 — 4,200, HN-5A — 4,400 km Warhead: Unknown Fuze:UnknownKillRadius:Unknown

SA-7B

TheSA-7Bisashortrange,man-portable,shoulder-fired,fireandforgetIRSAM.

MaximumSpeed:1.7-1.95MachEffectiveAltitude:2,300mEffectiveRange:4,200m

Warhead:HE1.8kgFuze:ContactandgrazeKillRadius:Unknown

SA-14

TheSA-14isashortrange,man-portable,shoulder-launched,fireandforgetIRSAM.

MaximumSpeed:2+MachEffectiveAltitude:5,500mEffectiveRange:4,500m

Warhead:HEFuze:ContactandgrazeKillRadius:Unknown

SA-16

TheSA-16isanimprovementovertheSA-14.Ithasabiggerwarhead,morespeed,andmoremanueverability.

MaximumSpeed:2+MachEffectiveAltitude:3,500mEffectiveRange:5,000m

Warhead:HE2kgFuze:ContactandgrazeKillRadius:Unknown

STINGER

TheStingerisashortrange,man-portable,shoulder-fired,passiveIRhomingSAM.NorthKoreamayhaveobtainedalimitednumberoftheseU.S.madeSAMs.

MaximumSpeed:2.2Mach

EffectiveAltitude:4,000m

EffectiveRange:6,000mWarhead:HE3kgFuze:ContactKillRadius:Unknown

CSA-3A

PGLM

Nodataisavailableontheabovesystems;however,theyarebelievedtobeintheNKAinventory.

TYPE647.62MMPISTOL

TheType-64isaDPRKcopyoftheoldBrowningModel1900.Thispistoliscapableoftakingasilencer.Caliber:7.62mmWeight:1kg(loaded)Ammunition:BallMaxEffectiveRange:50mCapacity:8rounds

TOKAREVTT-337.62MMPISTOL

TheTokarevisarecoiloperated,magazinefed,automaticpistol.Caliber:7.62mmWeight:.94kg(loaded)Ammunition:BallMaxEffectiveRange:50mCapacity:8rounds

MAKAROV9MMPISTOL

TheMakarovcanberecognizedbytheexternalhammer,thesafety

lever on the side, and the very compact design. Caliber: 9mmWeight: .73kg (loaded)Ammunition:BallMaxEffectiveRange:50mCapacity:8rounds

AK-47ASSAULTRIFLE

TheAK-47isagasoperated,rotarybolt,magazinefed,selectivefireweapon.TheType-46isaChineseproducedversionoftheAK-47,andtheType-58isaDPRKversionofthesameweapon.

Caliber:7.62mmWeight:4.81kg(loaded)Ammunition:Ball,tracer,APIMaximum

Range:2,500m

EffectiveRange:300m

CyclicRate:600rpm

AK-74ASSAULTRIFLE

TheAK-74isagasoperated,magazinefed,selectivefireassaultrifle.Caliber:5.45mmWeight:3.95kg(loaded)Ammunition:Ball,tracer,incendiaryMaximumRange:3,150mEffectiveRange:450mCyclicRate:650rpm

GP-25GRENADELAUNCHER

The GP-25 is a muzzle loaded, single shot, detachable 40mm underbarrel grenadelauncher.ItcanbemountedonallvariationsoftheKalashnikovassaultrifles.

Caliber:40mmWeight:3.95kg(loaded)Ammunition:HEMaximumRange:450m

TYPE-68(AKM)ASSAULTRIFLE

TheType-68isaDPRKcopyoftheRussianAKMassaultrifle.Itdoesnothavetheratereducer foundon theAKM.Caliber:7.62mmWeight:3.6kg (loaded)Ammunition:BallMaximum

Range:2,500m

EffectiveRange:300m

CyclicRate:640rpm

TYPE-56SEMIAUTOMATICCARBINE(SKS)

TheType-56 (SKS) features includeapermanentlyattached foldingbayonet,protruding10 round internal magazine, high front sight, and a top mounted gas cylinder. Somevariantsofthisweaponaremodifiedtotakea30rounddetachablemagazine.

Caliber:7.62mmWeight:4kgAmmunition:BallMaximum

Range:Unknown

EffectiveRange:400mCyclicRate:900rpm

PPSH1943SUBMACHINEGUN(TYPE-50CHINA/MODEL-49DPRK)

ThePPShcanbefiredoneitherfullorsemiautomatic.Ithasawoodstockandusesa71rounddrumora35roundcurvedboxmagazine.However,theType-50onlyacceptstheboxmagazineandtheModel-49onlyusesthedrummagazine.

Caliber:7.62mmWeight:3.5kg(unloaded)Ammunition:BallMaximum

Range:UnknownEffectiveRange:200mCyclicRate:900rpm

PPSM1943SUBMACHINEGUN(TYPE-54CHINA)

ThePPSisafullyautomaticweapon.Ithasahingedstockwhichfoldsupandforward.Caliber:7.62mmWeight:3kg(unloaded)Ammunition:BallMaximum

Range:UnknownEffectiveRange:200mCyclicRate:650rpm

DRAGUNOVSNIPERRIFLE(SVD)

The Dragunov is a semiautomatic, gas operated rifle which feeds from a 10-roundmagazine.TheSVDhasa4powerscopethathasabatteryilluminatedreticleandanIRdetectioncapabilityfornightfiring.

Caliber:7.62mmWeight:4.7kg(loaded)Ammunition:BallMaximum

Range:3,500m

EffectiveRange:800mCyclicRate:30rpm

M1891/30SNIPERRIFLE

TheM1890/30sniperrifleisanM1891/30MosinNagantmodifiedforatelescopicsight.Caliber:7.62mm

Weight:5kg(loaded)

Ammunition:Ball

MaximumRange:3,500m

EffectiveRange:1,400mw/4Xscope

CyclicRate:10rpm

RPK-74LIGHTMACHINEGUN

TheRPM-74 is themachinegunversionof theAK-74.TheRPM-74 isequippedwithabipodandalongermagazinethantheAK-74.Caliber:5.45mmWeight:5kg(loaded)

Ammunition:Ball

MaximumRange:2,500m

EffectiveRange:800m

CyclicRate:600rpm

RPKLIGHTMACHINEGUN

TheRPKisagasoperated,boxordrumfedlightmachinegun.Caliber:7.62mmWeight:5.6kg(empty)Ammunition:Ball,tracer,APIMaximumRange:3,000mEffectiveRange:800mCyclicRate:600rpm

RPDLIGHTMACHINEGUN

TheRPDisagasoperatedandbeltfedlightmachingun.Caliber:7.62mmWeight:7.1kg(empty) Ammunition: Ball Maximum Range: 3,000 m Effective Range: 800 m CyclicRate:700rpm

RP-46LIGHTMACHINEGUN

TheRP-46isagasoperated,aircooled,andbeltfedlightmachinegun.Caliber:7.62mmWeight:13kg(empty)Ammunition:BallMaximumRange:3,500mEffectiveRange:800mCyclicRate:600rpm

SMGMACHINEGUN

TheSMGisanaircooled,belt fedmachinegun.Thismachineguncanbemountedonatripod orwheeledmount.Caliber: 7.62mmWeight: 13kg (gun only)Ammunition:BallMaximum

Range:3,500mEffectiveRange:1,000mCyclicRate:600-700rpm

DSHK38/46HEAVYMACHINEGUN

TheDShk38/46isagasoperated,beltfed,aircooledweaponwhichfiresfromtheopenbolt position. The Chinese Type 54 heavy machine-gun is an exact copy of the DShk38/46.BothweaponsarefoundintheDPRKforces.

Caliber:12.7mmWeight:35.6kg(empty)Ammunition:API,API-TMaximum

Range:7,000m(ground)

EffectiveRange:1,000mAA,2,000mgroundCyclicRate:540-600rpm

ROKS-3FLAMETHROWER

TheROKS-3isatypicalportableflamethrower.Ithasasinglecylindricalfueltankwithafillingaperturecentrallylocatedatthetopandabattlefieldfillerwithcompressednitrogenattached to theside.Aspring loaded,pressure releasevalve is locatedbeside the fillingaperture. A hose connects the ignition cartridges in an ignition cylinder that advancesautomaticallyafterashottobringthenextunfiredcartridgeintothefiringposition.TheROKS-3carries10ignitersandhasatotalfiringdurationof5-6seconds.

Weight:26kgfullFuelCapacity:4gallonsMaximumRange:35m

AGS-17AUTOMATICGRENADELAUNCHER

TheAGS-17isabeltfed,blowbackoperatedweaponwhichismountedona tripod.Acircular extension is providedon the left hand side of theweapon to receive anopticalsightunitwhichallowstheweapontobeusedineitherthedirectfireortheindirectfiremode.

Caliber:30mmWeight:33kgAmmunition:HEFragMaximum

Range:1,730m


CyclicRate:400rpm

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60MMTYPE-31MORTAR

TheChineseType-31isalmostidenticaltotheU.S.60mmmortar.ItisbelievedthattheroundsfortheU.S.modelareinterchangeablewiththeChinesevariant.

Caliber:60mmWeight:20kgCrew:2Ammunition:UnknownRange:200-1,630mRateofFire:15-20rpm

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82MMM-37MORTAR

TheSovietM-37isamortarwithafixedfiringpinfordropfiring.Caliber:82mmWeight:56kgCrew:5Ammunition:Frag-HE,smoke, illuminating, incendiaryRange:100-3,000mRateofFire:15-25rpm

120MMM-1943MORTAR

TheSovietM-1943isamortarthatcanbedropfiredortriggerfiredbyuseofalanyard.TheChinesevariantofthismortaristheType-53.Caliber:120mmWeight:500kgCrew:6Ammunition: Frag-HE, HE, smoke, illuminating, incendiary, possible chemical Range:460-5,700mRateofFire:12-15rpm

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160MMM-43MORTAR

TheSovietM-43isabreechloadedmortarthatistowedonasingleaxlecarriage.Caliber:160mmWeight: 1,170kgCrew: 7Ammunition:UnknownRange: 630-5,150mRate ofFire:3rpm

F-1FRAGMENTATIONHANDGRENADE

The F-1 produced by theDPRK is a copy of the Soviet designed grenade of the samedesignation.Itisovalinshape,quiteheavy,andproducesawidevarietyoffragmentationpatternsandrangesbecauseoftheunpredictablebreakupofthebody.

Grenade Case: Cast iron Color: Olive drab Fuze Type: Striker release Delay: 3.2-4.2secondsExplosiveType:TNTExplosiveWeight:60gCasualtyRadius:15-20m

RG-42FRAGMENTATIONHANDGRENADE

TheRG-42producedbytheDPRKisacopyoftheSovietdesignedgrenadeofthesamedesignation. It is cylindrical in shape. The sheet steel body, closed with end caps in afashionsimilartoatincan,enclosesapre-engravedsteelfragmentationliner.

GrenadeCase:SheetmetalColor:Olive drabFuzeType:Striker releaseDelay: 3.2-4.2secondsExplosiveType:TNTExplosiveWeight:118gCasualtyRadius:20m

RGD-5FRAGMENTATIONHANDGRENADE

TheRGD-5producedbytheDPRKisacopyoftheSovietdesignedgrenadeofthesamedesignation.Itisovalinshape.Thetwopiecesheetsteelbodyisjoinedinthecenterbyacircumferentialcrimp.Atwopieceserratedsteelfragmentationlinerisplacedbetweenthegrenadebodyandtheexplosivefiller.

GrenadeCase:SheetmetalColor:Olive drabFuzeType:Striker releaseDelay: 3.2-4.2secondsExplosiveType:TNTExplosiveWeight:110gCasualtyRadius:20m

UNKNOWNFRAGMENTATIONHANDGRENADE

The hand grenade is produced by theDPRK for use in special operations. It is oval inshape. The cast aluminum body forms a matrix in which preformed cast iron ballfragmentsareembedded.Thereisapossibilitythatthisgrenadehasbeenadaptedtofirefromarifle.

Grenade Case: Aluminum Color: Olive drab Fuze Type: Striker release Delay: 3.2-4.2secondsExplosiveType:TNTExplosiveWeight:60gCasualtyRadius:20m

UNKNOWNFRAGMENTATIONHANDGRENADE

Thehandgrenadeisrectangularinshapeandisreferredtoasa“box”grenade.Thebodyissheetmetal.Preformedsteelballs,eachwithadiameterofapprox.6.3mm,areenclosedinthebodyforadditionalfragmentation.

GrenadeCase:SheetmetalColor:Olive drabFuzeType:Striker releaseDelay: 3.2-4.2secondsExplosiveType:CompBExplosiveWeight:55gCasualtyRadius:20m

RDG-1SMOKEHANDGRENADE

TheRDG-1smokegrenadeisproducedbytheDPRKandisacopyoftheSovietdesignedgrenadeofthesamedesignation.Itiscylindricalinshape.Thebodyofthegrenade,madefrom molded cardboard, is affixed to a wooden handle. The grenade will float andthereforecanbeusedinwater.Theprimarypurposeofthegrenadeistoprovidesignalingcapability.Bothblackandwhitesmokegrenadesareproduced.

GrenadeCase:CardboardColor:GrayFuzeType:PullfrictionDelay:5-10secondsFiller:PotassiumchlorideDuration:60-90secondsDispersion:460sqm

RDG-2SMOKEHANDGRENADE

TheRDG-2smokegrenadeisproducedbytheDPRKandisacopyoftheSovietdesignedgrenade of the same designation. It is cylindrical in shape. The body of the grenade ismadefrommoldedcardboard.Theprimarypurposeof thegrenade is toprovide limitedconcealment for maneuvering troops. The RDG-2 is white smoke, RDG-2ch is blacksmoke,andtheRDG-2khisgraysmoke.

Grenade Case: Cardboard Color: Gray Fuze Type: Pull friction Delay: 10-15 secondsFiller:HCsmokeDuration:90secondsDispersion:160sqm

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TYPE-SSMOKEHANDGRENADE

TheType-SsmokegrenadeisproducedbytheDPRKandisacopyoftheSovietdesignedgrenadeofthesamedesignation.Itiscylindricalinshapeandhasametalclipaffixedtothe side for fastening the grenade onto a belt for carrying. The body of the grenade ismade from sheet metal. The primary purpose of the grenade is to provide screeningsmoke.Onlywhitesmokeisavailable.

Grenade Case: Sheet metal Color: Unknown Fuze Type: Pyrotechnic Delay: 12-15seconds Filler: Potassium chloride or ammonium nitrate Duration: 60-90 secondsDispersion:15-20m

LACRIMATORYHANDGRENADE

The grenade is a copy of a North Vietnamese model. The design follows the typicalVietnamese construction with a wooden handle and a thin sheet metal body. A smallexplosivechargeispresentinthegrenadetodispersethetearagentfiller.TheillustrationisthatofaVietnamesemodel,butisreportedlysimilartothoseusedbytheDPRK.

GrenadeCase:SheetmetalColor:Lightblue/greenwithredbandFuzeType:PullfrictionDelay:3-4secondsFiller:TNT/CSmixtureDuration:UnknownDispersion:10m

RPG-43ANTITANKHANDGRENADE

The RPG-43 hand grenade produced byNorthKorea is a copy of the Soviet designed

grenadeofthesamedesignation.Itiscylindricalinshapewithalargewoodenhandle.TheRPG-43is large,bulky,andlackssufficientstabilizationtoallowit toaccuratelyimpactand functionon the target.Thisgrenade isbeing replacedby theRKG-3and is seldomencountered.

GrenadeCase:SheetmetalColor:OlivedrabFuzeType:ImpactDelay:NoneExplosiveType:TNTExplosiveWeight:600gArmorPenetration:75mm

RKG-3ANTITANKHANDGRENADE

TheRKG-3handgrenadeproducedbyDPRKisacopyoftheSovietdesignedgrenadeofthe same designation. It is cylindrical in shape. The grenade employs a shaped chargewarheadforarmorpenetration.Thesize,weight,andcharacteristicsofthegrenademakeithardtothrowanddifficulttoaccuratelyplaceonthetarget.

GrenadeCase:SheetmetalColor:OlivedrabFuzeType:ImpactDelay:NoneExplosiveType:TNTExplosiveWeight:575gArmorPenetration:125mm

ATM-72ANTITANKMINE

TheATM-72 isanantitankblastmine.MineCase:MetalColor:OlivedrabFuzeType:MF-2 pressure Actuation Force: 300-600kg Explosive Type: TH-50 ExplosiveWeight:9kg

TMD-BANTITANKMINE

The TMD-B is an antitank blast mine.Mine Case:Wood Color: Olive drab or naturalwood Fuze Type:MV-5 pressure Actuation Force: 200-500kg Explosive Type: AmatolExplosiveWeight:9-9.7kg

TMD-44ANTITANKMINE

TheTMD-44 is an antitank blastmine.MineCase:WoodColor:Olive drab or naturalwood Fuze Type:MV-5 pressureActuation Force: 200-500kgExplosive Type: TNT orAmmonite80ExplosiveWeight:4-6.7kg

TM-46ANDTMN-46ANTITANKMINE

TheTM-46andTMN-46areantitankblastmines.ThedifferencebetweenthetwoisthattheTMN-46hasasecondfuzewellforboobytrappurposeswheretheTM-46doesnot.

Mine Case:Metal Color: Olive drab Fuze Type:MV-5 andMV-46 pressure ActuationForce: 180kg for MV-46 and 200-500 for MV-5 Explosive Type: TNT or AmatolExplosiveWeight:5.7kg

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TM-41ANTITANKMINE

The TM-41 is an antitank blastmine.MineCase:Metal Color:Olive drab Fuze Type:MV-5 pressure Actuation Force: 160kg Explosive Type: TNT or Amatol ExplosiveWeight:4kg

POMZ-2ANTIPERSONNELMINE

ThePOMZ-2isanantipersonnelfragmentationmine.MineCase:MetalColor:OlivedrabFuze Type: MUV trip wire Actuation Force: 2-5kg Explosive Type: TNT ExplosiveWeight:.075kgEffectiveRange:4m

PMD-6ANTIPERSONNELMINE

ThePMD-6isanantipersonnelblastmine.MineCase:WoodColor:NaturalwoodFuzeType:MUVpressureActuationForce: 1-10kgExplosiveType:TNTExplosiveWeight:.02kgEffectiveRange:Limited

OZM-3ANTIPERSONNELMINE

TheOZM-3antipersonnelmineisaboundingfragmentationmine.TheOZM-3alsohaselectronicfuzingforuseincontrolledminefields.

MineCase:Castiron

Color:Olivedrab

FuzeType:MUVtripwire

ActuationForce:2-5kg

ExplosiveType:TNT

ExplosiveWeight:.075kg

EffectiveRange:10m

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PMR-3MECHANICALMINELAYINGTRAILER

ThePMR-3consistsofasinglechuteandaplowattachment.Theattachmentprovidestheoptionofburyingtheminesordepositingthemonthesurfaceoftheground.Theminescanbespaced4to5.5metersapart,dependingonthecontrolsetting.Ifburied,theminesareemplacedatadepthof6to12centimetersataspeedof5km/hr.Thetrailercanstore200to300antitankmines.ThePMR-3carriesacrewof4-5personnel.

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PT-54/55MINECLEARINGROLLERS

ThePT-54/55 isa tankmountedmineclearing roller systemwith two independent rollersetsattachedtoarmsinfrontofeachtreadonatank.Usedatspeedsof8-12km/hr, thePT-54/55canclearapath.8-1.3mwideinfrontofeachroller.Therollerscannotdetonatemostmodernminesandcanonlywithstandabout10antitankmineexplosions.

BTMHIGHSPEEDDITCHINGMACHINE

TheBTM is a high speed, bucketwheel ditchingmachinemounted on theAT-Theavytrackedartillerytractor.Theditchingwheelismechanicallyraisedandloweredbycablesor chains. The BTM can be used to dig individual protective positions, trenches forshelter,firebreaksandstrips.Ditchingspeedis300-500m/hrinsandyloamsoil.

MaximumSpeed:35km/hrCrew:2DitchDepth:1.5mDitchWidth:1m

BAT-MDOZER

TheBAT-Mdozerhasahydraulicoperated,twosectionadjustabledozerblademountedonanAT-Theavyartillerytractorwitharotarycranemountedonthebedofthevehicle.TheBAT-Mcanmovematerialwithitsbladeatarateof200-250cubicmetersperhour.Itscranecapacityis2metrictons.BAT-Malsohasanairfiltrationsystemandcanoperateincontaminatedareasforshortperiodsoftime.

MaximumSpeed:35km/hr

Crew:2

MDK-2TRENCHDIGGINGMACHINE

TheMDK-2 trenchdiggingmachine is basedon the chassis of theAT-Theavy trackedartillerytractor.Thecirculardiggingmachineisusedfordiggingweapontrenches,pitsforvehicles, andother equipment.Dependingon the soil conditions, theMDK-2candig amaximumof300cubicmetersperhour.

Maximum Speed: 35 km/hr Crew: 2 Maximum Ditch Depth: 4.5 m Maximum DitchWidth:4m

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PMPPONTOONBRIDGE

The PMP pontoon bridge is a version of the Russian PMP pontoon bridge. The PMPribbonsetconsistsofpontoonsandapproachrampsconstructedofalowalloysteel.Eachpontoon section is launched from a truck and automatically unfolds upon entering the

water.ThePMPhasa60toncapacityandcanbeconstuctedinriverswithacurrentfloworstillwaters.

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TPPPONTOONBRIDGE

The TPP by today’s standards is an obsolete bridging system. However, it is still wellsuited for use in the LOC role. A full bridge set consists of 96 steel decked pontoonsectionsthatareconnectedendtoendincombinationsoftwoorthreetoformasinglefullpontoon.ThestrongpointsoftheTPParehighloadcapacityanditsabilitytooperateinhighrivervelocities.However,itrequires1162.5tontruckstotransportthesystem,lacksramps for loading/unloading directly onto the shore, and is manpower intensive toconstruct.TheTPPcanforma181mbridgewitha70toncapacityora241mbridgewitha50toncapacity.

GSPAMPHIBIOUSFERRY

TheRussianGSPferryconsistsof two trackedamphibiousvehicleswhichmakeup theleftandrighthalvesoftheferry.Tomakethefullferry,thevehiclesarejoinedtogetherinthewater and the pontoons are lowered to the float position. There are two retractablescissor-typerampsoneachsideofthefullferryforloadingandunloading.TheGSPcancarryupto50metrictonsatawaterspeedof7.7km/hr.Unloadeditcango10.8km/hrinwater.Thesix-mancrew(2vehicles)canassembletheferryin3to5minutes.TheGSPcannotoperatewiththerivercurrentfasterthan2m/secortheriverbankishigherthan.5m.

BLG-60ARMOREDVEHICLE-LAUNCHEDBRIDGE

The BLG-60 armored vehicle-launched bridge (AVLB) system is used to emplace atreadwaybridgeoverobstaclesup to19meterswide.TheBLG-60consistsofa scissorbridgemountedonamodifiedT-55hull.Thebridgeisatwoboxtreadwaysystem.Once

erecteditcansupportvehiclesupto50tons.

EmplacementTime:3minTreadwayWidth:3.45mCrew:2MaximumSpeed:50km/hr

MTU-20ARMOREDVEHICLE-LAUNCHEDBRIDGE

The MTU-20 armored vehicle-launched bridge (AVLB) system is used to emplace atreadway bridge over obstacles up to 18meters wide. TheMTU-20 consists of a twintreadway superstructuremounted on amodifiedT-55 hull.Once erected the bridge cansupportvehiclesupto50tons.

EmplacementTime:5-7minTreadwayWidth:3.3mCrew:2MaximumSpeed:50km/hr

MT-55TANK-LAUNCHEDBRIDGE

TheMT-55isatank-launchedbridgebasedonaT-55MBThull.TheMT-55spanis18meterslongandcansupportloadsupto50tons.Thelauncherhasagapmeasuringdeviceandinfraredequipmentforbridgelayingatnight.

EmplacementTime:3minTreadwayWidth:3.2mCrew:2MaximumSpeed:50km/hr

K-61TRACKEDAMPHIBIOUSVEHICLE

TheK-61isalarge,unarmoredtrackedamphibiousvehicleusedextensivelytotransportcargo,equipmentandpersonnelinrivercrossingoperations.Itiscapableofcarryinglightvehiclesandequipmentupto5tonsor50troopsacrosswater.Itcancarryupto3tonsonland.TheK-61 ispoweredbya4cylinder135hpdieselengineand ispropelled in thewaterbytwopropellerslocatedintherearofthevehicle.Generallyconsideredobsolete,itisanimportantandintegralpartoftheDPRKERCunits.

MaximumSpeed:Land36km/hr,water10km/hr

GROUNDTRANSPORTATIONVEHICLES

The numbers of transport equipment organic to combat units in theNKA have greatlyincreasedsincethe1950s.Thenumbersofmotortransportationbrigadesforresupplyhavealsoincreased,alongwithqualityandperformance.TheNKAprefersforeigntrucksoverindigenouslyproducedtrucks.Indigenouslyproducedtrucksareusuallyusedinthecivilsector.Most trucks imported to theDPRKarefromtheformerSovietUnion(FSU)andJapan. Trucks from the FSU offer the NKA the highest performance levels while theJapanesetrucksareratedsecond,butwithhighertechnologyandreliability.

AllNKAwheeled transport vehicles for either general transport orweapon systems arethin-skinned vehicles. They are all vulnerable to small arms fire, fragmentationexplosives,andanythingmoredestructive.

SELFRELIANCE68NA(KAENSAENG)

The Self Reliance 68 NA (KAENSAENG) is the only light utility model vehicle theDPRKhasproducedsince1970.Twovariantsareproduced,autilityandacargomodel.TheKAENSAENGisa4x4halftonutilitytruckthatappearstobeanexactcopyoftheformersovietUnionGAZ

69.StatisticsfortheGAZ-69areasfollows:MaximumSpeed:90km/hrRange:530kmMaximum

CargoWeight:500kg

TowingWeight:800kg

UAZ-469

TheRussiandesignedUAZ-469utilitytruckwasdevelopedtoreplacetheGAZ-69.Theoutstanding features of this vehicle include improved cross-country performance, bettergasmilage,greaterstartingtorque,increasedmaximumandcruisingspeeds,greaterloadcapacity,andabetterheatingsystemthantheGAZ-69.TheUAZ-469canbetransportedandairdroppedbyairplanesandhelicopters.OneoftheDPRKvariantsofthisvehicleistheUAZ-469RKh.ThisvehicleisusedinNBCdefenseunitsandisequippedwithNBCdetectionequipment.

VICTORY58(SUNGNI)

TheVictory58(SUNGNI)isacopyoftheformerSovietUnionGAZ51,butithasweakersprings thantheGAZ-51.Theengineishardtostart,andthecrudelycopiedcarburetor,usedsince1961,wastesgasolinebadlyatlowspeeds,accountingfortheusuallyhighfuelconsumption.Militaryusageisprobablylimitedduetothevehicle’sage.

FIGHT66(TUJAENG)

The Fight 66 (TUJAENG) 2.5 ton, 4x2, cargo truckwas introduced about 1976 as thereplacement for theVictory58.Themajorchangenotedbetween the twodesigns is thenewandmoremodernlookingcab.Today,theFight66isprobablythelargestportionoftheDPRK’struckproduction.

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ZIL-130

TheZIL-130startedproductioninlate1962inRussia.Itisamediumtruckwitharatedpayloadcapacityof5tons.Itsbodyconsistsofawoodenplatformwithhinged,dropsideboards.Itsmetalcabseatsthree.

ZIL-157

TheZIL-157isoneoftheprincipalmediumtrucksoftheDPRKforces.TheZIL-157isused to carry cargo, multiple rocket launchers, TPP pontoons, and other specializedequipment.

MaximumSpeed:65km/hrRange:580kmMaximumPayload:4.5tons

ISUZUTWD25

This 6x62.5 ton cargo truck is imported from IsuzuMotors of Japan.This vehicle cantransport5,000kgofcargoonhardsurfacesand2,500kgofcargoinoffroadconditions.TheIsuzuTWD25isequipedwitha210hp,6cylinder,liquidcooleddieselengine.


ISUZUHTW11

This 6x6 8 ton Japanese import is equippedwith all wheel drive for good on/off roadperformance. The HTW11 is equipped with a 150 hp, 6 cylinder, liquid cooled dieselengine.

MaximumSpeed:82km/hrMaximumPayload:4,700kg

NISSANTZA52PP

This6x630tonJapaneseimport,equippedwithallwheeldriveanda30,000kgpayload,makes for a dependable military vehicle. The TZA52PP is equipped with a 300 hp, 8cylinder,directinjection,watercooleddieselengine.

ZIL-131

TheZIL-131wasproducedbytheformerSovietUnionasareplacementtotheZIL-157asabasic tactical general purpose truck.ZIL-131 improvementsover theZIL-157 includeincreasedpayload,higheroutputengine,improvedpowertrain,shorterwheelbase,powersteering,waterproofignition,andamodifiedcabcontrolledtireinflationsystem.AnotheruniquefeatureoftheZIL-131istheabilityofthefrontaxledrivetoengageautomaticallywhen first gear is engaged.Additionally, the driver canmanually engage the front axledriveinsecondgear.

KRAZ-260

ThisRussianproducedvehiclewasdesignedtoreplacetheKRAZ255B.TheKRAZ-260isanimprovementtotheKRAZ-255Binseveralareas.Thepowerhasbeenincreasedbyturbocharging the engine. This has resulted in improved highway and cross-countryspeeds.Payloadhasbeenincreasedby1,500kg.Thisvehiclehasfulltimeallwheeldriveandafullyboltedtogetherframe.


INDEPENDENCE(CHAJU)

The North Koreans emphasize heavy payload vehicles to support their heavy industry.Currently,oneofthesevehiclesknowntobeinproductionistheIndependence(CHAJU).The Independence entered production in 1971. It is apparently identical to theRussianKRAZ-255B.Itisan11tondumptruckwithacabbehindenginedesignwhichcanseatthedriverandtwopassengers.

INDEPENDENCE82(CHAJU82)

TheIndependence82,a10ton4x2dumptruckprototype,wasfirstproducedin1982asanimprovementtotheolderIndependence.TheIndependence82isstillinproductionandin service with DPRK military and civilian transportation units. It is believed to bepoweredby a240hp, 8 cylinderdiesel engine and available in2 andpossibly4wheeldrive. Configurations include a dump truck, a standard cargo bed model, and a trucktractor. The vehicle has a 7 cubic meter volume cargo body, a maximum speed of 94km/hr,andaturningradiusof9meters.

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M-65PROTECTIVEMASK

Features prominent filter housing on left hand cheek of facepiece and prominent

voicemitteratfront.Largelenseyepiecesareprovidedandmaskisheldinpositionbysixstraps.Filterhas efficiencyof99.995%andcanwithstandaerosoldropletsdown to0.3microns.

Weight:*0.6kg

Status:*InservicewithDPRKforces.

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MODELSHLEMHOODTYPEPROTECTIVEMASK

TheShlemmaskconsistsofafacepiece(w/ovoicetransmitter),hose,andfiltercanister,whichcanbechangedwithouttakingthemaskoff.ThevalvesoftheShlemtendtofreezeandthehosescrackincoldweather.

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L-1LIGHTWEIGHTPROTECTIVESUIT

Rubberizedsuitconsistingofjacketwithfittedhood,overtrouserswithintegraloverboots,twopairof two-fingeredgloves,andcarryingsatchel.SuitprovidescompleteprotectionagainstmostNBCagentswhenwornwithafacemask.

Weight:3kg(approx.)Status:Inservicewithchemicalunits.

ARS-12UTRUCK-MOUNTEDDECONTAMINATIONAPPARATUS

TheARS-12UismountedonaZIL-131orZIL-157truck.Itcanbeusedtodecontaminatevehicles, large weapon systems, heavy equipment, and terrain. It is also used to refillportable decontamination equipment, transport water, fight fires, and provide coldshowers. Ithasa2,500 liter tank thatcandecontaminateabout25 tanks,50-80artillerypieces,or500mofroadwitha5mwidthbeforeneedingtoresupply.

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MODEL BU-4 TRUCK-MOUNTED CLOTHING DECONTAMINATIONAPPARATUS

The BU-4 is a boiling apparatus that can be used to decontaminate chemically andbiologically contaminated clothing, shelters, tarpaulins, and other items that can belaundered. The system consists of boilers with integral furnaces, tanks to hold reservewater,ahandpump,ahandpress,andadryingtent.TheBU-4isnormallycarriedonaGAZ-53orGAZ-63truck.

MODELRDP-4VBACKPACKDECONTAMINATIONAPPARATUS

TheRDP-4Visahandoperatedbackpacksprayapparatusthat isusedtodecontaminatevehicles, weapons, material, buildings, and small areas of terrain. The apparatus iscomposed of a metal tank with a large filling aperture, clamp on pressure lid,shoulder/waiststraps,apiston-typeairpumpmountedinsidethe tank,ashutoffvalve,adischargehose,andaspraypipewithcontrolvalveandnozzle.

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GSP-1DETECTOR-ALARM,AUTOMATIC

Detects G-type nerve agents in the atmosphere and nuclear radiation in the immediateenvironment. The detector activates both a light and an audible alarm when it detectseitherofthesecontaminants.Thedetectorisusuallymountedinareconnaissancevehicle,butmayalsobeusedat a fixedpoint.TheGSP-1canoperateup to8hoursbefore thebatteriesneedtoberecharged.

Weight:18kg(approx.)

Status:Probablyinservicewithchemicalunits.

MODELDP-62LIGHTWEIGHTSURVEYMETER

TheDP-62 lightweight surveymeter is used to detect and determine the level of beta-gammaradiation in thefield. Itconsistsofahandgeneratorand instrumentproper.Thepresenceofradiationisindicatedbyflashesofaneontube,viewedthroughacondensinglenson theuppersurfaceof the instrument.Thecelluloidwindowon thebottomof theinstrument permits the access of beta particles to the radiation sensitive element of themeter.Thedetection rangeof themeter is from10 to500millirads/hour.Themeter isrugged, lightweight, compact, and simple to operate. The hand generator affords aconstantsourceofpower,makingthemeterindependentofbatteries.

MODELDP-1a/bAREASURVEYMETER

TheModelDP-1aareasurveymeterisagammadetectionandmeasuringdevicethatcanbeusedtomeasureradiationintensitiesinfoursub-rangesfrom.04to400rads/hour.TheModel DP-1b is a battery powered area survey meter and is used to measure gammaradiationandtodetectbetaradiation.Theinstrumentusesanionchamber.

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PKHRCHEMICALAGENTDETECTIONANDIDENTIFICATIONKIT

The PKhR chemical agent detection and identification kitwill identify awide array ofchemical agents to include mustard, lewisite, hydrogen cyanide, phosgene,choroacetophenone,adamsite,andG/Vtypenerveagents.

MI-2HOPLITE

TheMi-2isatwinturbinelightutilityhelicopter.Possiblearmamentincludesupto23mm

machineguns,57mmrockets,ortheAT-3CATGM.TheMi-2cancarry6-8troopsor700kginternalcargoor800kgslungexternal.

Maximum Speed: 210 km/hr Weight: 3,500kg (loaded) Maximum Ceiling: UnknownServiceCeiling:4kmMaximumRange:580km(maximumfuel)CombatRange:170km

MI-4HOUND

TheMi-4isamultirolehelicopterusedfortroopassault,armedsupportandgeneralcargotransport.Optionalweaponspylonscanbeadded to support four16 shot,57mmrocketpods,orfourAT-2orAT-3ATGMs.

Maximum Speed: 210 km/hr Weight: 7,800kg (loaded) Maximum Ceiling: UnknownServiceCeiling:5.4kmMaximumRange:460km(maximumfuel)CombatRange:250km

MI-8HIP

TheMi-8 is a medium utility helicopter. TheMi-8 can carry up to 24 fully equippedcombattroopsor2,425kgofcargowhentheaircraftisfullyarmed.TheMi-8cancarryrocketpods, ATGMs, general/special purpose bombs (250/500kg), and a nose mountedmachingun.

Maximum Speed: 250 km/hr Weight: 12,000kg (loaded) Maximum Ceiling: UnknownServiceCeiling:3.5-4.5kmMaximumRange:410km(maximumfuel)CombatRange:200km

MI-17HIP

TheMi-17hasanairframebasicallyidenticaltothatoftheMi-8,buthasmorepowerful1,900 shp turboshaft engines. The Mi-17 has the same armament options as the Mi-8supplementedwithGSh-2323mmgunpacks.

Maximum Speed: 250 km/hr Weight: 13,000kg (loaded) Maximum Ceiling: UnknownService Ceiling: 5 km Maximum Range: 950 km (maximum fuel) Combat Range:Unknown

HUGHES500D/E

TheHughes500isamultiroleutilityhelicopter.TheDPRKhasat least75civilianD/Emodel helicopters. Although these aircraft were not sold with weapons on them, it ispossiblethatsomeweaponssystemshavebeenadded.

Maximum Speed: 280 km/hr Weight: 1,700kg (loaded) Maximum Ceiling: UnknownService Ceiling: 4,800 m Maximum Range: 327 km (maximum fuel) Combat Range:Unknown

F-5(MIG-17)FRESCOA/B/C/D

TheDPRKhasabout100oftheseinagroundattackroleandabout30aircraftasfighters.TheF-5isasingleseataircraftwithasingleturbojetengine.Ithasthree23mmcannonsand/orfourAA-1ALKALImissiles.Therearetwounder-winghardpointsfordroptanksorstoresupto500kg.

Maximum Speed: 1,145 km/hrWeight: 6,700kg (loaded)MaximumCeiling: UnknownServiceCeiling:16.6kmMaximumRange:2,250kmCombatRange:Unknown

F-6(MIG-19)FARMER

TheDPRKhasabout160oftheseaircraft.TheF-6istheChineseversionoftheMiG-19.TheF-6hassixattachmentpointsforexternalstores(threeoneachwing).Theoutboardwingstationscancarrya250kgbomb.Theoutboardwingstationscanalsocarrya760or400 liter drop tankor theCAA-1bAAM.The inboardwing stations can carry practicebombsorrocketpodswitheither8x57mm,16x57mm,or7x90mmrockets.

Maximum Speed: 1.16 Mach Weight: 9,040kg (loaded) Maximum Ceiling: UnknownServiceCeiling:16.7kmMaximumRange:UnknownCombatRange:Unknown

MIG-21FISHBEDD/F/J

TheDPRKhasabout160oftheseaircraft.TheFISHBEDD/Fisarmedwithatwinbarrel23mm GSh-23 gun with 200 rounds a belly pack. The J model carries the GSh-23internally.Allmodelsalsohavefourunderwingpylonsforweaponsanddroptanks.TheMiG-21hasaJAYBIRD/SPINSCANsearchandtrackradarwitha20kmrange.Typicalloads for the intercept role are two AA-2/2D ATOLLs and two radar homing AA2CATOLLs;twoUV-16-57rocketpodsontheouterpylons,ortwodroptanksandtwoAA-2/2DorAA-2CAAMs.Typical loadsforgroundattackare fourUV-16-57rocketpods,two500kgandtwo250kgbombs,orfour240mmS-24rockets.

MaximumSpeed:2.05MachWeight:9,800kg(loaded)MaximumCeiling:18kmServiceCeiling:15.2kmMaximumRange:971kmCombatRange:593km(withdroptanks)

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F-7

TheDPRKhasabout40oftheseaircraft.TheF-7istheChineseversionoftheFISHBEDC.TheF-7isarmedwithtwo30mmType30-1belt-fedcannonswith60roundspergun.There are two hardpoints under eachwing,with the outboard ones sometimes used for

drop tanks. Each inboard pylon is capable of carrying a PL-2, PL-2A, PL-5B, AA-2AAM;oraType-57-2podwith18x57mmrockets;oraType-90-M1podwith7x90mmrockets;orbombsof50/150/250/500kg.Theoutboardpylonscanalsocarryoneof therocketpods,a50/150kgbomb,ora500literdroptank.

Maximum Speed: 2.05 Mach Weight: 5,240kg (loaded) Maximum Ceiling: 18.7 kmServiceCeiling:19.8kmMaximumRange:1,203kmCombatRange:939km(withdroptanks)

MIG-23FLOGGER

The DPRK has at least 46 MiG-23ML fighters. The MiG-23ML (FLOGGER G) isequippedwiththeHIGHLARKradarandcanbearmedwithAA-2/ATOLL,AA-7/APEX,andAA-8/APHIDAAMs.ItalsocarriesatwinbarrelGSh-23gun.

Maximum Speed: 2.35MachWeight: 18,900kg (loaded)Maximum Ceiling: UnknownServiceCeiling:18kmMaximumRange:UnknownCombatRange:900-1,300km

MIG-29FULCRUMA/B

TheDPRK has about 10MiG-29 aircraft. TheMiG-29 is a twin engine fighter. It cancarry two medium range radar homing AA-10/ALAMO and four close range AA-11/ARCHER AAMs on three pylons under the wings. It can also carry AA-8/APHIDmissiles,bombs,and57/80/240mmrocketpods.TheMiG-29alsohasone30mmgun.

Maximum Speed: 2.3 Mach Weight: 18,900kg (loaded) Maximum Ceiling: UnknownServiceCeiling:18kmMaximumRange:2,900km(ferrymission)CombatRange:1,500km

SU-7BFITTERA

TheDPRKhasabout20oftheseaircraft.TheSu-7Bisasingleseatgroundattackaircraft.Itisarmedwithtwo30mmNR-30gunsinwingroots,eachwith70rounds.Under-wingpylonsallowtwo742kgortwo495kgofbombsorrocketpods.

Maximum Speed: 1.6 Mach Weight: 13,387kg (loaded) Maximum Ceiling: UnknownServiceCeiling: 18 kmMaximumRange: 1,449 kmCombatRange: 250-350 km (withdroptanks)

SU-25FROGFOOTA

TheDPRKhasabout35oftheseaircraft.TheSu-25isasingleseatgroundattackaircraft.Itisarmedwithonetwinbarrel30mmguninthebottomofthefuselagewith250rounds.There are 8 pylons under the wings which can carry about 4,000 kg of air-to-groundweapons, including 57mm to 330mm rockets. There are two small outboard pylons forAA-2D/ATOLLorAA-8/APHIDAAMs.

Maximum Speed: .8 Mach Weight: 17,600kg (loaded) Maximum Ceiling: UnknownServiceCeiling:7kmMaximumRange:UnknownCombatRange:1,250km(withdroptanks)

IL-28BEAGLE

TheDPRKhasabout80oftheseaircraft.TheIl-28isathreeseatlightbomber.Ithasaninternalbayforupto3,000kgofbombsortwoairlaunchedtorpedoes.Itisalsoarmed

withtwofixed23mmcannonsmountedinthenoseandtwointhetailturret.

Maximum Speed: 900 km/hr Weight: 21,000kg (loaded) Maximum Ceiling: UnknownService Ceiling: 12.3 km Maximum Range: 2,180 km (w/1,000kg payload) CombatRange:Unknown

Y-5(AN-2COLT)

TheDPRK has about 270 of these aircraft. TheY-5 is a general purpose biplane usedmostly to insert SOF troops. It can be used to drop 100/250 kg bombs or to spraychemicals.

Maximum Speed: 220 km/hr Weight: 5,250kg (loaded) Maximum Ceiling: UnknownServiceCeiling:3.5kmMaximumRange:UnknownCombatRange:450km

AN-24COKE

TheDPRKhas about 6 of these aircraft. TheAn-24 is a short range transport aircraft.Maximum Speed: 484 km/hr Weight: 21,800kg (loaded) Maximum Ceiling: UnknownServiceCeiling:8.75kmMaximumRange:UnknownCombatRange:Unknown

IL-18COOT

TheDPRKhas2of theseaircraft.The Il-18 is amedium transport air craft,whichcancarryupto90troops.MaximumSpeed:675km/hrWeight:64,000kg(loaded)Maximum

Ceiling:UnknownServiceCeiling:8-10kmMaximumRange:UnknownCombatRange:3,700km(loaded)

BACKNET

Type: EW/GCI Freqency Band: E Maximum Range: 300 km Associated With: SA-5Comments:3-6rpmScan

BARLOCK

Name: P-35/37 Type: EW Freqency Band: E/F Maximum Range: 200 km AssociatedWith:SA-5Comments:1mw/bpower,PRF375pps,7rpmScan,

BW.7deg,PW1.5,4.5us,Accuracyrange350m-AZ.14deg

FANSONGA/B:

FANSONGC/E:

FANSONGF:

FANSONGA/B/C/E/F

A/BC/EF

FC/TRKFC/TRKFC/TRKE/FGE/F60-120km70-145km70-145kmSA-2SA-2SA-2

600kwpower,VertAntBW1010x2degHortAntBW2x10deg,Scan15.5-17HZ1.0mwpower,VertAntBW7.5x1.5degHortAntBW11.5x7.5,Scan15.5-17HZPRF828-1440Search, 1656-2880 Trk PW .4-1.2ms us, .2-.9ms us 600kw power, Vert Ant BW 1010x2degHortAntBW2x10deg,Scan15.5-17HZPRF44pps

FLATFACE

Name:P-15

Type:EW/ACQ

FreqencyBand:C

MaximumRange:200km

AssociatedWith:SA-3,Guns

Comments: Power 380kw, BW AZ 4.3deg-ELEV 4.3 deg PW 2us, PRF 200-700pps,70kmrangeat300malt,accuracy650mrange,1.8degAZ

LOWBLOW

SIDENET

Name: PRV-11 Type: Height Frequency Band: EMaximum Range: 28 km AssociatedWith:SA-2/3/5Comments:Maxaltitude32km

SPOONRESTA/C/D

Name: P-12 Type: ACQ/EW Freqency Band: AMaximum Range: 200 km AssociatedWith:SA-2/8Comments:Power314kw,BW6x22.5,PRF310-400pps,PW4-6us,MaxAlt32km,Scan2-6rpm

SQUATEYE

Name: P-15M(2) Type: EW Freqency Band: C Maximum Range: 128 km AssociatedWith:SA-3/5Comments:Power380kw

TALLKING

Name: P-14 Type:BWFreqencyBand:AMaximumRange: 605 kmAssociatedWith:SA-5Comments:Scan2-6rpm

OTHERRADARSYSTEMS

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SOHOFF

LOA/Beam/Draft: 242.1x50.9x12.1 ft Missile Launchers: 4xCSS-N-1 single tube SSMGuns:100mmsinglebarrel,2x37mm,30mm,and

25mm twin barrel Other Weapons: 4xRBU-1200; mines; d.c. Maximum Speed: 23ktsAircraft:Platformfor1mediumhelo

NAJINFFL

LOA/Beam/Draft: 335x33x10 ftMissileLaunchers: 2xCSS-N-1 single tubeSSMGuns:2x100mmsinglebarrel

2x57mm,30mm,and25mmtwinbarrel

4x14.5mm quad barrel Other Weapons: 4xRBU-1200; mines; d.c. Maximum Speed:24.3ktsAircraft:None

CHONGJINPB

LOA/Beam/Draft: 85.3x19x6.6 ft Missile Launchers: None Guns: 85mm single barreltankturret

2x14.5mmtwinbarrelOtherWeapons:NoneMaximumSpeed:40ktsAircraft:None

P-6PB/PT

LOA/Beam/Draft:83.7x20.3x5.9ftMissileLaunchers:NoneGuns:2x25mmtwinbarrelor

2x14.5mm twin barrel Other Weapons: 2x53cm single torpedo tubes (PT) MaximumSpeed:43ktsAircraft:None

SHANTOUPB

LOA/Beam/Draft:82x17.4x6.9ftMissileLaunchers:NoneGuns:2x37mmtwinbarrelor

2x37mmsinglebarreland

2x25mmtwinbarrelOtherWeapons:NoneMaximumSpeed:24ktsAircraft:None

CHAHOPB

85.3x19x6.6ftNone2x14.5mmtwinbarrel122mm(BM-21)MRL40ktsNone

CHODOPC

LOA/Beam/Draft:140.1x19x6.2ftMissileLaunchers:NoneGuns:85mmsinglebarrel

2x37mmsinglebarreland

14.5mmquadbarrelOtherWeapons:MinesMaximumSpeed:20ktsAircraft:None

LatticedAmmohousing/mastloadingrampforMRL

HAINANPC

LOA/Beam/Draft: 192.9x23.6x14.1 ft Missile Launchers: None Guns: 2x57mm and25mmtwinbarrelOtherWeapons:4xRBU-12005 tube launcher,mines,d.c.MaximumSpeed:30.5ktsAircraft:None

K-48PC

LOA/Beam/Draft: 125x18x5.6 ft Missile Launchers: None Guns: 76mm and 3x37mmsinglebarrel

2x14.5mmtwinbarrelOtherWeapons:MinesMaximumSpeed:18ktsAircraft:None

S.O.1PC

LOA/Beam/Draft:137.8x20x7.9ftMissileLaunchers:NoneGuns:100mm(oneunit)

76mmsinglebarrel3x25mmtwinbarrel14.5mmquadmount

OtherWeapons:4xRBU-1200,mines,d.c.MaximumSpeed:28.5ktsAircraft:None

SHANGHAIIIPC

LOA/Beam/Draft:127.3x17.7x5.3ftMissileLaunchers:NoneGuns:2x37mmand25mmtwinbarrel

At least one 82mmRR (on some)OtherWeapons:Mines, d.c.MaximumSpeed: 30ktsAircraft:None

Crow’snestpylonmast

RBU-1200(pt,stbd)

TAECHONGI/IIPC

Taechong I Taechong II LOA/Beam/Draft: 197.5x23.6x6.6 ft 199.5x23.6x6.6 ftMissileLaunchers:NoneNoneGuns:100mmor85mm100mmor85mm

singlebarrelsinglebarrel25mmtwinbarrel57mmtwinbarrel57mmtwinbarrel2x30mmtwinbarrel14.5mmtwinbarrel14.5mmtwinbarrel

OtherWeapons: 2xRBU-1200, d.c. mines, d.c. Maximum Speed: 30kts 30kts Aircraft:NoneNone

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MAYANGPG

LOA/Beam/Draft:196.9x32.8x9.8ftMissileLaunchers:NoneGuns:85mmsinglebarrel

57mmand4x14.5mmtwinbarrelOtherWeapons:NoneMaximumSpeed:16ktsAircraft:None

SARIWONPG

LOA/Beam/Draft:201.8x24.6x7.9ftMissileLaunchers:NoneGuns:85mmsinglebarrel

1or2x57mmtwinbarrel2x37mmtwinbarrel4x14.5mmquadbarrel

Other Weapons: RBU-1200, mines Maximum Speed: 18kts Aircraft: NoneLOA/Beam/Draft:MissileLaunchers:Guns:

OtherWeapons:MaximumSpeed:Aircraft:

TCLASSPG

203.4x23.6x7.9ftNone85mmsinglebarrel2x37mmtwinbarrel4x14.5mmquadbarrelMines18ktsNone

P-4PT

LOA/Beam/Draft:63.3x12.1x3.3ftMissileLaunchers:NoneGuns:2x14.5mmtwinbarrelOtherWeapons:2x45cmsingletopedotubesMaximumSpeed:55kts

SHERSHENPT

LOA/Beam/Draft: 113.8x22x6.6 ftMissileLaunchers:NoneGuns: 2x30mm twinbarrelOtherWeapons:4x53cmsingletopedotubesMaximumSpeed:45ktsAircraft:None

SINHUNGPT/PTH/WPB/WPBH

LOA/Beam/Draft:75.5x16.1x4.9ftMissileLaunchers:NoneGuns:2x14.5mmtwinbarrelOtherWeapons: 2x53cm single topedo tubes (PT/PTH)Maximum Speed: 52kts (57ktsPTH)Aircraft:None

SINNAMPT

LOA/Beam/Draft:81.4x20x5.9ftMissileLaunchers:NoneGuns:2x14.5mmtwinbarrelOtherWeapons:2x53cmsingletopedotubes,deckrailsMaximumSpeed:43ktsAircraft:None

KOMARPTG

LOA/Beam/Draft:83.7x23x6.6ftMissileLaunchers:2xCSS-N-1singletubeSSMGuns:25mmtwinbarrelOtherWeapons:NoneMaximumSpeed:40.5ktsAircraft:None

DRUMPylonmast

OSAIPTG

LOA/Beam/Draft: 126.6x24.9x8.9 ft Missile Launchers: 4xSS-N-2 or CSS-N-1 singletubeSSMGuns:2x30mmor25mmtwinbarrelOtherWeapons:NoneMaximumSpeed:

35ktsAircraft:None

Tripod

SOHUNGPTG

LOA/Beam/Draft: 84x24x6.6 ftMissile Launchers: 2xCSS-N-1 single tube SSMGuns:14.5mm or 25mm twin barrel OtherWeapons: NoneMaximum Speed: 40kts Aircraft:None

SOJUPTG

138.1x25.6x9.8ft4xCSS-N-1singletubeSSM2x30mmtwinbarrelNone33ktsNone

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HUNGNAMLCM

55.8x14.1x3.9ftNone2x14.5mmtwinbarrelNone9ktsNone

NAMPOLCP

LOA/Beam/Draft:85.3x19x6.6ftMissileLaunchers:NoneGuns:2x14.5mmtwinbarrelOtherWeapons:NoneMaximumSpeed:40ktsAircraft:None

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KONGBANGI/II/IIILCPA

KOWANASR


Aircraft:

KIMJINWPB


HANTAELCU

LOA/Beam/Draft:154.2x21.3x5.6ftMissileLaunchers:NoneGuns:4x25mmtwinbarrelOtherWeapons:NoneMaximumSpeed:22.5ktsAircraft:None

YUKTOI/IIMSI

Yukto IYukto IILOA/Beam/Draft: 78.7x13.1x5.6 ft 69x13.1x5.6 ftMissileLaunchers:NoneNoneGuns:14.5mmtwinbarrel14.5mmtwinbarrel

37mmsinglebarrelor

25mmtwinbarrelOtherWeapons:MinesMinesMaximumSpeed:18kts18ktsAircraft:NoneNone

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NAMPOA/BLCPA

LOA/Beam/Draft: 55.8x22.6x— ft Missile Launchers: None Guns: Unknown OtherWeapons:NoneMaximumSpeed:52ktsAircraft:None

HANCHONLCU

LOA/Beam/Draft: 117.1x25.9x3.9 ft Missile Launchers: None Guns: 14.5mm OtherWeapons:NoneMaximumSpeed:10ktsAircraft:None

ROMEOSS

LOA/Beam/Draft:252x23x20 ftPropulsion:Diesel electric;2 shaftsMissileLaunchers:NoneTorpedoes:53cm;8tubes(6bow,2stern)MaximumSpeed:16ktssurfaced;13ktssubmerged

WHISKEYSS

LOA/Beam/Draft:249x21x16 ftPropulsion:Diesel electric;2 shaftsMissileLaunchers:NoneTorpedoes:53cm;6tubes(4bow,2stern)MaximumSpeed:17ktssurfaced;13ktssubmerged

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YUGOSSM

LOA/Beam/Draft: 66x9.8x— ft Propulsion: Diesel electric Missile Launchers: NoneTorpedoes:NoknowncapabilityMaximumSpeed:11ktssurfaced;8ktssubmerged

THENAVALMINETHREATTOAMPHIBIOUSOPERATIONS

Navalminesincludethefollowingtypes:

DeepWater:+200ft;risingmines,mooredmines,andsomebottommines.

ShallowWater:200to40ft;bottommines,mooredmines,andrisingmines.

Very ShallowWater: 40 to 10 ft; bottommines, moored mines, controlled mines, andburiedmines.

SurfZone:10fttohighwatermark;anti-invasionmines,controlledmines.

CraftLandingZone:Beach;buriedmines,obstacles.

ALCM-82SHALLOWWATERMINE

TheALCM-82 is a shallowwaterblastmine.MineCase:SteelColor:OlivedrabFuzeType:Unknown tilt rodActuationForce:15-20kgExplosiveType:UnknownExplosiveWeight:14.5kg

PDM-1MSHALLOWWATERMINE

The PDM-1M is a shallowwater blastmine.MineCase: SteelColor:Olive drab FuzeType: VPDM-1M tilt rod Actuation Force: 18-26kg Explosive Type: TNT ExplosiveWeight:10kg

PDM-2SHALLOWWATERMINE

ThePDM-2isashallowwaterblastmine.MineCase:SteelColor:OlivedrabFuzeType:VPDM-2tiltrodActuationForce:40-50kgExplosiveType:TNTExplosiveWeight:15kg

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