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Sohae Satellite Launching Station: Site Expansion and Modernization Efforts Make Significant Strides - 38 North: Informed Analysis of North Korea

The pace and extent of construction at North Korea’s Sohae Satellite Launching Station to substantially increase its capabilities underscore the…

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1660646938125955075

 

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Sohae Satellite Launching Station: The March to Complete the New Coastal Launch Pad Advancing at a Rapid Pace - 38 North: Informed Analysis of North Korea

Commercial satellite imagery indicates progress on the new launch pad in the coastal area east of North Korea’s Sohae Satellite…

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N. Korea says it will launch spy satellite in June | Yonhap News Agency

SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- North Korea plans to launch its first military spy satellite in ...

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North Korea has started testing new military drone, satellite imagery suggests | NK PRO

A modern North Korean aircraft resembling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) appeared on a runway at a major air base this month, according to NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery, the first visual evidence of active drone testing in support of one of Kim Jong Un’s key military development goals...

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New North Korean military drone spotted on runway, largest seen to date | NK PRO

A large new North Korean military drone appeared in commercial satellite imagery for the first time on Wednesday, according to NK Pro analysis, a sign that the country continues testing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in line with leader Kim Jong Un’s development goals. The new aircraft appears...

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South Korea recovers rocket debris from North Korea’s botched satellite launch | NK News

South Korea has successfully recovered debris from North Korea’s failed satellite launch last month, following a two-week operation that saw the ROK compete with China to retrieve the wreckage first. The Chollima-1 space launch vehicle (SLV) failed midflight on May 31 and splashed down into...

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[sahureka2]

a couple shots of the new North Korean corvette.
The two 14.5mm Gatling guns in front of the bridge are identifiable, but I can't determine the type of main gun ahead

video from 15:22 to 15:31

 

[sahureka2]

Kim Jong Un showing off his latest weapons to Shoigu who's visiting for 70th anniversary of Korean War armistice

 

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I wondered what engine the North Koreans used.
it is very similar to the Global Wawk, therefore the engine must have adequate power
The Global Wawk = Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce F137-RR-100 turbofan engine, 34 kN (7,600 lbf) thrust

New similar NK UAV, which engines the DPRK certainly has available list of Russian engines (or Chinese equivalents thereof) to be used without afterburner
1)Mig-17 Klimov VK-1F turbojet , 26.5 kN (6,000 lbf) thrust
2)Mig-19 Tumansky RD-9B turbojet , 25.5 kN (5,700 lbf) thrust
3)Mig-21 Tumansky R-13 turbojet 39.9 kN (8,970 lbf) thrust or
Tumansky R-25-300 turbojet, 40.18 kN (9,030 lbf)
4) Mig-23 MLA R-35F-300, turbojet 83.82 kN (18,840 lbf)
5)Mig-29 Klimov RD-33 turbofan, 49.42 kN (11,110 lbf)
or
6)Since it is the Iranians who have had access to the Global Wawk, in collaboration with the DPRK they could have developed a copy of the Turbofan Rolls-Royce, which they could then also use for piloted aircraft and also equip it with afterburner

 

[Song Hong]

I wondered what engine the North Koreans used.
it is very similar to the Global Wawk, therefore the engine must have adequate power
The Global Wawk = Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce F137-RR-100 turbofan engine, 34 kN (7,600 lbf) thrust

New similar NK UAV, which engines the DPRK certainly has available list of Russian engines (or Chinese equivalents thereof) to be used without afterburner
1)Mig-17 Klimov VK-1F turbojet , 26.5 kN (6,000 lbf) thrust
2)Mig-19 Tumansky RD-9B turbojet , 25.5 kN (5,700 lbf) thrust
3)Mig-21 Tumansky R-13 turbojet 39.9 kN (8,970 lbf) thrust or
Tumansky R-25-300 turbojet, 40.18 kN (9,030 lbf)
4) Mig-23 MLA R-35F-300, turbojet 83.82 kN (18,840 lbf)
5)Mig-29 Klimov RD-33 turbofan, 49.42 kN (11,110 lbf)
or
6)Since it is the Iranians who have had access to the Global Wawk, in collaboration with the DPRK they could have developed a copy of the Turbofan Rolls-Royce, which they could then also use for piloted aircraft and also equip it with afterburner

This must be yet another JF17, made/design in China assemble in NK, then -- may be sold to Russia.

It could use Russian engine, make it as if Russian design/fabricate a lion share. No one can blame China for supporting Russia then.

NK is now quasi military alliance with Russia with NK mercenary rumored to be fighting in Ukraine under Russian patronage.

 

[sahureka2]

This must be yet another JF17, made/design in China assemble in NK, then -- may be sold to Russia.

It could use Russian engine, make it as if Russian design/fabricate a lion share. No one can blame China for supporting Russia then.

NK is now quasi military alliance with Russia with NK mercenary rumored to be fighting in Ukraine under Russian patronage.

yours is a very important statement, which however must be accompanied by verifiable data, therefore I would have expected that the references would also be attached to your words.

PS
Or is it just your personal guess?

 

[Song Hong]

yours is a very important statement, which however must be accompanied by verifiable data, therefore I would have expected that the references would also be attached to your words.

PS
Or is it just your personal guess?

This is just my speculation.

BTW how can NK has the skillset to make “RQ4 copycat”