South Korea LIG Nex1
Hyunmoo-3
South Korea's family of long-range, all-weather subsonic land-attack cruise missiles, fielded in progressively longer-range variants since 2006: Hyunmoo-3A (500 km, in service 2006), 3B (1,000 km, 2009), 3C (1,500 km, 2012) and 3D (3,000 km). Record captures the baseline 3A variant's disclosed dimensions; longer-range variants share the family's turbofan propulsion and INS/GPS/TERCOM guidance but only their range figures are separately published.
1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-08-02
500
km range
1.2
Mach
500
kg warhead
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
ROK export-licensed
DAPA-administered; aggressive export posture with financing/offset packages.
Channel: Government-to-government
Fielded & proven
Limited · 1 operator
Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters. | 1.2 Mach |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 500 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range. | 500 kg |
|---|---|
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | Conventional high explosive |
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | Inertial navigation system (INS), GPS, Terrain contour matching (TERCOM) |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 5.8 m |
|---|---|
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 1,500 kg |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | Hanwha Techwin turbofan (SSM-760K family) |
|---|---|
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Turbofan |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 1 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public LIG Nex1 and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-08-02.
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Boeing AGM-86 ALCM Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the LIG Nex1 Hyunmoo-3? +
The LIG Nex1 Hyunmoo-3 has a maximum range of 500 km.
How much does the LIG Nex1 Hyunmoo-3 weigh? +
The LIG Nex1 Hyunmoo-3 has a combat weight of 1,500 kg.
What engine does the LIG Nex1 Hyunmoo-3 use? +
The LIG Nex1 Hyunmoo-3 is powered by the Hanwha Techwin turbofan (SSM-760K family).
How many countries operate the LIG Nex1 Hyunmoo-3? +
The LIG Nex1 Hyunmoo-3 is operated by 1 countries.
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