North Korea has a “Tomahawk” – New Long Range Cruise Missile

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September 19, 2021

North Korea has a “Tomahawk” – New Long Range Cruise Missile

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North Korea is back in the news, showcasing its new weapons, including a train-launched ballistic missile, the kn-22. This missile can be launched from a train, making it more difficult to target as it can be moved around and protected inside tunnels. It bears a striking resemblance to Russia’s Iskander ballistic missile, and some believe North Korea may have helped develop this missile from foreign sources. However, it’s worth noting that this shape is also the most efficient shape for short-range ballistic missiles, making it a common feature among many countries.

What’s more interesting is North Korea’s new long-range cruise missile, which also resembles those of other countries, including the US and Russia. The US has its own long-range cruise missile, the Tomahawk, which has been used for decades. Russia also has its own long-range cruise missile, the Caliber, with similar capabilities to the US Tomahawk. These missiles are more difficult to defend against, as they can fly low to the ground and are relatively inexpensive and easy to use.

The US has used Tomahawks in combat over 2,300 times, including in Iraq, Eastern Europe, Afghanistan, Somalia, Libya, Yemen, and Syria. Russia has also used its Caliber missile in Syria. North Korea’s new cruise missile, which has a range of 1,500 kilometers, has been tested for two years, with dozens of tests conducted, including its motor guidance, and has successfully hit its target. While it’s unclear if it has a nuclear warhead, North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un has referred to it as a “strategic weapon.”

The real advantage of these missiles lies in their ability to be launched from a safe distance, fly low to the ground, and remain undetected. They are relatively inexpensive and easy to use, making them a formidable weapon. The US, Russia, and other countries are developing their own long-range cruise missiles, and it’s unclear how North Korea’s new missile will be used in a potential war. However, it does present a new threat to the US, which will likely invest in new defense systems to counter it.