FYI, one of its prototypes was first spotted under the wing of an F-16 back in 2021. It should have entered service by now, or at least be very close to induction.
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FYI, one of its prototypes was first spotted under the wing of an F-16 back in 2021. It should have entered service by now, or at least be very close to induction.
According to Bloomberg, the Yildirimhan is slated to be tested this year in Somalia:
“The country showcased an intercontinental ballistic missile at an expo this week, joining the US, Russia and only a handful of other powers that have the weapons. Turkiye’s ICBM has a range of 6,000 kilometers (3,750 miles) and the plan is to test fire it in Somalia later this year at the earliest, the people said, declining to be identified when talking about sensitive defense matters.”
“The country showcased an intercontinental ballistic missile at an expo this week, joining the US, Russia and only a handful of other powers that have the weapons. Turkiye’s ICBM has a range of 6,000 kilometers (3,750 miles) and the plan is to test fire it in Somalia later this year at the earliest, the people said, declining to be identified when talking about sensitive defense matters.”
About the Yildirimhan:
- The UDMH+N2O4 liquid propellant has been developed and has entered mass production.
- It has been in the works for over a decade.
- The rocket engine's design was finalized last year.
- The 3-ton warhead shares the same explosive filler as GAZAP (thermobaric) and is about 10 times more powerful.
Thnx to @KAAN
There'll be a press conference tomorrow with the R&D center of the MoD.
- The UDMH+N2O4 liquid propellant has been developed and has entered mass production.
- It has been in the works for over a decade.
- The rocket engine's design was finalized last year.
- The 3-ton warhead shares the same explosive filler as GAZAP (thermobaric) and is about 10 times more powerful.
Thnx to @KAAN
There'll be a press conference tomorrow with the R&D center of the MoD.
A Sudanse Akinci shot down an Emirati owned Akinci with an Eren missile:
At the SAHA EXPO 2026 international exhibition, Turkey unveiled its first intercontinental ballistic missile, the Yildirimhan. According to published specifications, the missile has a range of up to 6,000 km and a speed of Mach 9 to 25. The missile is equipped with four engines and uses nitrogen tetroxide as fuel. According to Turkey, the Yildirimhan missile can carry a warhead weighing up to three tons. Ankara believes the development of such a missile could alter the global balance of power. National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler stated that the missile was developed solely for deterrence purposes, but that it could be used effectively if necessary. Testing of the missile is expected to begin soon.
Tolga Ozbek says that they'll start testing the TF110 (my own designation) in the autumn and they aim to finish it in just 2 years. The 40 year long experience with production and maintaining the F110 has helped considerably:
If they really manage to get 42000lbf out of the F110, with the same BPR of 0.68 as the F110-GE-132, then the dry thrust will be roughly the same as the F119/TF35000 of around 25000lbf.
It would be a "poor-mans" supercruise capable turbofan.
If they really manage to get 42000lbf out of the F110, with the same BPR of 0.68 as the F110-GE-132, then the dry thrust will be roughly the same as the F119/TF35000 of around 25000lbf.
It would be a "poor-mans" supercruise capable turbofan.
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To think of it, showcasing an ICBM and a Turbofan engine for Kaan at the same time, is a 1-2 punch.
If they only showed an ICBM it would sound alarmbells in Washington with calls of embargoing F110 engines (and F404's as well).
By displaying an F110 alternative they take away that possibility.
Well done to the Turks and it shows they only take into consideration US backlash against their ICBM programme, the rest of the world doesn't care them at all.
If they only showed an ICBM it would sound alarmbells in Washington with calls of embargoing F110 engines (and F404's as well).
By displaying an F110 alternative they take away that possibility.
Well done to the Turks and it shows they only take into consideration US backlash against their ICBM programme, the rest of the world doesn't care them at all.
And this is the ONUR Turboshaft engine (T53 mod)
Power: 1550hp
Output speed: 700rpm
Pressure ratio: 7.4
Weight: 310 kg
Power: 1550hp
Output speed: 700rpm
Pressure ratio: 7.4
Weight: 310 kg