Turkey Enters Hypersonic Ballistic Missile Era, Unveils Tayfun Block-4

Last Updated:July 23, 2025, 08:23 IST

Developed by Turkish defense firm Roketsan, the Tayfun Block-4 weighs 2,300 kilograms, measures 6.5 meters in length and boasts a range of 800 kilometers.

Turkey unveils Tayfun Block-4 missile on the opening day of the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025. (Image: X @roketsan)

Turkey on Tuesday unveiled its first hypersonic ballistic missile, the Tayfun Block-4 in Istanbul. The development came on the opening day of the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025.

Developed by Turkish defense firm Roketsan, the Tayfun Block-4 weighs 2,300 kilograms, measures 6.5 meters in length and boasts a range of 800 kilometers. The missile was highlighted for its high speed and advanced maneuverability.

“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.

The Tayfun Block-4 ballistic missile is the hypersonic version of the Tayfun missile – the longest-range national missile ever produced in Turkey.

In addition to the Tayfun Block-4, defense industry giant Roketsan also presented five new advanced systems at the fair.

Atmaca missile with Akata capsule, Gökbora air-to-air missile, High-velocity Eren, Air-Launched Ballistic Missile System – 300 Er and Simsek-2 Satellite Launch Vehicle.

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