03.02.2025 17:38
Turkey's domestic ballistic missile Tayfun was tested for the third time. During the test launch conducted from Rize-Artvin Airport, extensive security measures were taken within and around the airport. The launch was completed without any issues.
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The longest-range missile of Turkey, Tayfun, has been successfully tested in Rize.
EXTENSIVE SECURITY MEASURES
Extensive security measures were taken around Rize-Artvin Airport before the test firing.
COMPLETED WITHOUT ISSUES
The test firing of the Tayfun Short-Range Ballistic Missile System was conducted at 12:37 from the region. The firing was completed without any issues.
FIRST TEST FIRING CONDUCTED IN 2022
The test firing of Tayfun, developed by ROKETSAN, was also conducted from Rize-Artvin Airport on October 18, 2022, and May 23, 2023. Generally, ballistic missiles with a range of up to 300 kilometers are defined as 'Tactical Ballistic Missiles (TBM)'; ballistic missiles with a range of 300-1000 kilometers are defined as 'Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM)'.
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