Republic of Korea tests 400mm KTTSM tactical missile with a launch range of 180km

The Defence Technology and Quality Agency (DTAQ) has successfully conducted certification tests of a domestic missile. It is called the Korean Tactical Surface-to-Surface Missile (KTSSM).

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The test took place this week at a facility owned by the Defence Development Agency (ADD). The test involved specialists from manufacturer Hanwha Aerospace, representatives from the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and the South Korean military.

KTSSM is a surface-to-surface missile. It has a calibre of 400 mm and can hit targets up to 180 km away. It is primarily designed to strike enemy artillery installations.

DTAQ chief Jang Bong-gi said after the test that the KTSSM is the best precision guided weapon in South Korea. Successful certification tests enable the launch of full scale serial production.

Source: Janes