Tayfun Block-4 is Turkey's indigenously developed hypersonic ballistic missile capable of traveling at Mach 5 and above. With a range of up to 800 km, it features advanced maneuverability, making it difficult to intercept, and is designed to strike strategic military targets.
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Turkey unveiled its first hypersonic ballistic missile, Tayfun Block-4, at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul.
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Details |
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Country |
Turkey |
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Developer |
Roketsan (Turkish defense company) |
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Type |
Hypersonic ballistic missile |
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Origin |
Hypersonic version of the Tayfun missile (Turkey’s longest-range missile) |
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Speed |
Hypersonic (≥ Mach 5) |
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Range |
Up to 800 km (planned extension to 1000 km) |
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Guidance System |
GPS + GLONASS + Inertial Navigation System (INS) |
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Accuracy |
Max error of 5 meters per shot |
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Warhead Type |
Fragmentation warhead |
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Propellant |
Solid composite fuel |
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Key Features |
High speed, advanced maneuverability, quick strike capability |
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Target Types |
Strategic assets (air defense systems, command centers, infrastructure) |
Source: news18.com
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Tayfun Block-4, recently in the news, is: A) A Turkish-origin stealth drone B) An underwater autonomous vehicle developed by NATO C) A hypersonic ballistic missile developed by Turkey D) A missile defence system jointly developed by Turkey and the USA Answer: B Explanation: Tayfun Block-4 is Turkey's indigenously developed hypersonic ballistic missile capable of traveling at Mach 5 and above. With a range of up to 800 km, it features advanced maneuverability, making it difficult to intercept, and is designed to strike strategic military targets. |
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