Tayfun Block-4 Latest News
Turkey recently unveiled its first hypersonic ballistic missile, the Tayfun Block-4, in Istanbul.
About Tayfun Block-4
- It is the first hypersonic ballistic missile developed by Turkey.
- It is the hypersonic version of the Tayfun missile, Turkey’s longest-range nationally produced ballistic missile.
- The term “Hypersonic” refers to a speed at least five times the speed of sound (also called Mach-5).
- Tayfun Block-4 was developed by Turkish defense company Roketsan.
Tayfun Block-4 Features
- It is 6.5 meters long and weighs about 2,300 kilograms.
- It is distinguished by its high speed and advanced manoeuvrability.
- It has an operational range of up to 800 kilometers, with plans to extend it to 1000 kilometers in the future.
- The guidance system is based on GPS and GLONASS technologies combined with the inertial system (INS), which guarantees high accuracy, with a maximum error of only 5 meters per shot.
- The missile is equipped with a fragmentation warhead and uses ‘solid composite’ fuel, making it suitable for quick and effective strikes against strategic targets such as air defense systems, command centers and critical infrastructures.
Source: N18
Last updated on January, 2026
→ Check out the latest UPSC Syllabus 2026 here.
→ Join Vajiram & Ravi’s Interview Guidance Programme for expert help to crack your final UPSC stage.
→ UPSC Mains Result 2025 is now out.
→ UPSC Notification 2026 is scheduled to be released on January 14, 2026.
→ UPSC Calendar 2026 has been released.
→ UPSC Prelims 2026 will be conducted on 24th May, 2026 & UPSC Mains 2026 will be conducted on 21st August 2026.
→ The UPSC Selection Process is of 3 stages-Prelims, Mains and Interview.
→ Prepare effectively with Vajiram & Ravi’s UPSC Prelims Test Series 2026 featuring full-length mock tests, detailed solutions, and performance analysis.
→ Enroll in Vajiram & Ravi’s UPSC Mains Test Series 2026 for structured answer writing practice, expert evaluation, and exam-oriented feedback.
→ Join Vajiram & Ravi’s Best UPSC Mentorship Program for personalized guidance, strategy planning, and one-to-one support from experienced mentors.
→ UPSC Result 2024 is released with latest UPSC Marksheet 2024. Check Now!
→ UPSC Toppers List 2024 is released now. Shakti Dubey is UPSC AIR 1 2024 Topper.
→ Also check Best UPSC Coaching in India
Tayfun Block-4 FAQs
Q1. What is the Tayfun Block-4?+
Q2. What is the current operational range of Tayfun Block-4?+
Q3. What kind of fuel does the Tayfun Block-4 missile use?+
Tags: prelims pointers tayfun block-4 upsc current affairs upsc prelims current affairs
