Turkiye unveils its first intercontinental ballistic missile: What we know
Summary
Turkiye showed a prototype of its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) called Yildirimhan at a defense exhibition in Istanbul. The missile can travel about 6,000 kilometers, potentially reaching targets across Europe, Africa, and Asia, but it is not yet in production.Key Facts
- The missile is named Yildirimhan, meaning "lightning" in Turkish.
- It was unveiled at the SAHA 2026 Defence and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul.
- Yildirimhan has a range of 6,000 km, classifying it as an intercontinental ballistic missile.
- It can travel at Mach 25, which is 25 times the speed of sound.
- The missile has four rocket engines and uses liquid nitrogen tetroxide as fuel.
- Its warhead can carry up to 3,000 kg.
- Turkiye has not started producing the missile yet.
- The development highlights Turkiye’s goal to advance its defense technology and military power.
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