Turkey Unveils First Intercontinental Ballistic Missile at SAHA 2026 Exhibition
Istanbul, Turkey – The Turkish Ministry of National Defense presented its first intercontinental ballistic missile, the Yildirimhan, at the SAHA 2026 exhibition held at Istanbul Expo Center. This marks the first public demonstration of an intercontinental ballistic missile system within Turkey. Developed by the Ministry’s research and development center, the Yildirimhan was showcased at the international defense and aerospace event.
Technical specifications revealed the missile’s capabilities, including a range of 6,000 kilometers and a maximum speed of 25 Mach. The system utilizes four liquid-propellant rocket engines, employing nitrous oxide as its propellant. Details regarding operational procedures and deployment were not disclosed during the presentation.
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