The Hwasong-5 is a surface-to-surface short-range tactical ballistic missile derived from the Soviet R-17 Elbrus missile, based on the ballistic missile Scud-B. With a range of 300 km and a payload capacity of slightly under 1,000 kg, the Hwasong-5 was developed by North Korea after purchasing the Scud-B from Egypt in the mid-1970s. The missile features improvements to the airframe, guidance, and motor. Flight tests began in 1984, and the missile was deployed in 1986. Like the Scud-B, the Hwasong-5 is road-mobile and launched from a North Korean copy of the Russian-designed MAZ-543 Transporter-Erector-Launcher (TEL) vehicle, although it can also be launched from converted commercial vehicles. North Korea is believed to have around 300 Hwasong-5 SRBMs with approximately 12 to 15 launchers, ending production in 1991 or 1992.
- Item No: 01058
- Item Name: DPRK Hwasong-5 short-range tactical ballistic missile
- Bar Code: 9580208010588
- Scale: 1:35
- Item Type: Plastic Model Armor Kit
- Model Brief: Length: 384.1mm, Width: 89.5mm
- Total Parts: 990+
- Metal Parts: Metal shaft, copper cable, pins
- Photo Etched Parts: 3 pcs
- Film Parts: n/a
- Resin Parts: n/a
- Total Sprues: 22 sprues and tires
- Released Date: 2017-10
- More Features:
- Detailed multi-directional slide-molded cab.
- Full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differential housing, and suspension units.
- The main tires are hollow rubber with a very good tread pattern.
- The windshield and side windows are made of clear parts.
- Photo-etched parts included for added detail.