The Hwasong-5 is a surface-to-surface short-range tactical ballistic missile derived from the Soviet R-17 Elbrus missile and based on the ballistic missile Scud-B. Hwasong-5 with a range of 300 km and a payload capacity of slightly under 1,000 kg. North Korea purchased the Soviet Scud-B from Egypt in the mid-1970s and made improvements to the airframe, guidance, and motor. Flight tests of the Hwasong-5 began in 1984 and the missile was deployed in 1986. The Hwasong-5 like the Scud-B is road-mobile and launched from a North Korean copy of the Russian designed MAZ-543 Transporter-Erector-Launcher (TEL) vehicle. However, the SRBM can also be launched from converted commercial vehicles as well. It is believed that North Korea has around 300 Hwasong-5 SRBMs with around 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 very good tread pattern > The windshield and side windows are made of clear parts. > Photo-etched parts included |