Mars Artillery Type 11D) is a North Korean single-stage, solid-fueled tactical ballistic missile.
This low apogee, combined with its short flight time and terminal maneuverability, makes it difficult for traditional missile defense systems to detect and intercept.
[14][15] Despite this, on 17 May 2024 test, as well as the launcher transfer ceremony on 4 August 2024, North Korea only described Hwasong-11D as "tactical ballistic missile" without mentioning official name directly.
[16][17] At least 45 Hwasong-11D TELs were visible in the KCNA report of Kim Jong Un's inspection to an unnamed missile launcher factory on 8 and 9 January 2024.
[16] North Korea held a ceremony to send 250 Hwasong-11D TELs to the frontline military units at the Inter-Korean border on 4 August 2024.