[51524] Turkey unveils new intercontinental ballistic missile with a range of 6,000 km

Turkey unveils the "Yildirimhan" intercontinental ballistic missile

The Turkish defense establishment has officially unveiled the first domestically produced intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), dubbed "Yildirimhan." According to the published data, the missile has an operational range of approximately 6,000 km, a cruising speed in the Mach 9–25 range, and is powered by four liquid-fueled engines (dinitrogen tetroxide).

The Abu Ali Express channel, known for its critical stance on the Axis of Resistance and the Iranian government, reports that Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler addressed the missile's capabilities in a firm statement: "Let no one have any doubt - if necessary, we will use it without hesitation". Güler emphasized that this is the longest-range missile in the Turkish arsenal today.

The channel 🔞 Israel News | Without Censorship Israel News, which is identified with right-wing and pro-Israel positions, also reported on the unveiling, placing emphasis on the exceptional range figures presented by the Turkish Ministry of Defense's research and development center.

This announcement comes as part of Turkish efforts to enhance its security independence and promote the development of strategic weaponry, a move that could impact the regional balance of power.