A test shot of the domestic missile ‘Tayfun’ developed by Roket Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (ROKETSAN) was carried out in Rize. Images of the launch of the ‘Typhoon’ from Rize to the Sinop offshore were shared in the test carried out yesterday. While the said trial created a great impact in the Greek press, the comment ‘We are worried’ was made.
LAUNCHED FROM RIZE TO SINOP
As part of the “Typhoon Missile System Development Project” of the Presidency of Defense Industries, a missile test was fired by ROKETSAN.
The long-range domestic missile ‘Tayfun’ was launched off the coast of Sinop at 06.50 yesterday at Rize-Artvin Airport, on the apron of the Ministry of National Defense.
RAISED WIDE EFFECT IN THE GREEK PRESS: WE ARE CONCERNED
On the other hand, the test shot of the domestic and national missile ‘Typhoon’ created great repercussions in the Greek press. While the Greek press carried ‘Typhoon’ to its headlines, Eleftherostypos newspaper stated that the test shot caused deep concern in the military circles of neighboring states.
LOCAL MISSILE ÇAKIR WAS INTRODUCED IN THE PAST MONTHS
In the past months, a press conference was held at ROKETSAN facilities for the promotion of the domestic cruise missile Çakır. According to the information given at the meeting, it was announced that the cruise missile Çakır, which can be launched from land, sea and air platforms, will be a new power multiplier for the armed forces with its state-of-the-art features and effective warhead.
The new cruise missile Çakır, which can be launched from fixed and rotary wing aircraft, unmanned aerial and sea vehicles, tactical wheeled land vehicles and surface platforms, offers the user a wide range of operational alternatives against land and sea targets. With a range of more than 150 kilometers, Çakır’s targets include above-water, near-shore land and above-water, strategic land targets, as well as area targets and caves.
