First estimated range of "Kimskander" missile track changed from 430 km to roughly 600 km. The initial estimate was based on a standard ballistic profile as the downrange portion of the flight was not within the envelope of South Korean and US missile tracking radars. The eccentric flight path of the Iskander type missile shown in the graphic below resulted in an underestimation of its flight range. So now both missile launches were estimated in the 600 km range according to analysts on Channel A News Top Ten. The ROK Chief of Staff office gave assurances that virtually the entire South Korean territory was within missile defense tracking capabilities.
South Korean analysts said that virtually the entire South Korean territory, including Cheju Island was within the range of this missile. They also speculated whether it possibly could reach US bases in Japan.
(Image- JTBC News 7.26)
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