After China and Russia, Turkey tests hypersonic missile, big threat for Israel and these Muslim countries, names are…, how powerful is Tayfun missile?
After China and Russia, Turkey has also joined the list of countries having hypersonic missiles. After which, panic is expected in the powerful countries of the Middle East. According to reports, after Turkey's hypersonic missile test, now the race of long-range deadly missiles can start in the Middle East. Turkey has tested a hypersonic missile named Tayfun Block-4 at the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) going on in Istanbul. It has been made by Turkey's government defense company Roketsan.
According to the report, this missile has the ability to strike up to 280 kilometers and can target high-value targets, such as air defense systems and command centers. According to Turkish media reports, it is a ground-launched advanced ballistic missile, which can be guided by satellite navigation systems.
What are the specifications of hypersonic missile?
The Roketsan company has said that this hypersonic missile weighs more than 7 tons and is currently not made for sale. This hypersonic missile Tayfun Block-4 is part of Turkey's military expansion, under which Turkey is building fifth-generation fighter aircraft and aircraft carriers.
Apart from this, Turkey has also purchased S-400 air defense systems from Russia, which shows that Turkey is constantly trying to increase its military power. It is believed that Turkey can use the Tayfun Block-4 hypersonic missile to stop its rivals, especially to try to establish its dominance over the countries of the Middle East.
How is Turkey trying to increase its military power?
Apart from hypersonic missiles, stealth fighter jets, aircraft carriers and advanced drones, Turkey is also working on a multi-layer air defense system 'Steel Zom'. So that it can further strengthen its security and strength against powers like Iran and Israel. It is believed that with these weapons, Turkey is trying to establish its dominance in Islamic countries and Saudi Arabia can also start manufacturing long-range missiles after seeing this.
Turkey also plans to increase the range of the Tayfun Block-4 hypersonic missile to 1000 kilometers. After the construction of the hypersonic missile, Turkey's Mediterranean strategy can be strengthened. Apart from this, its strategy can also be strengthened in Syria and Libya.
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