Türkiye has joined the list of countries that have developed hypersonic ballistic missiles.
On the opening day of the ongoing IDEF 2025, on Tuesday unveiled its first hypersonic ballistic missile, the Tayfun Block 4, on the opening day of the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 in Istanbul.
Developed by Turkish defense firm Roketsan, the Tayfun Block 4 weighs 2,300 kilograms, measures 6.5 meters in length, and has a range of 800 kilometers. Noted for its speed and advanced maneuverability, the Tayfun Block-4 ballistic missile is the hypersonic version of the Tayfun missile, the country's longest-range nationally produced ballistic missile.
"The Tayfun Block-4 achieves long ranges, setting another record for the Turkish defense industry. Weighing over 7 tons, this new version of the Tayfun, with its multi-purpose warhead, will be capable of destroying numerous strategic targets, such as air defense systems, command and control centers, military hangars, and critical military facilities, from kilometers away," Roketsan said in a statement.
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