Türkiye’s KARA ATMACA missile hits record range in successful test launch VIDEO

Türkiye has made a significant leap in its defence capabilities with the successful test-fire of the KARA ATMACA cruise missile, an impressive feat of national engineering.

The missile, developed entirely using domestic resources by Roketsan, hit its target with precision after a record-setting long-range test flight.

The report by SavunmaSanayiST.com, shared on social media platform X, notes that the missile was launched using the domestically produced KTJ-3700 engine, crafted by Kale Arge, per Caliber.Az. 

#SONDAKİKA | KARA ATMACA’nın bu atışında yerli KTJ-3700 motoru kullanıldığı ve 400 kilometre menzile ulaşıldığı açıklandı! https://t.co/LDV7UNrOb6

— SavunmaSanayiST.com (@SavunmaSanayiST) January 14, 2025

During the test, the KARA ATMACA demonstrated an impressive range of 400 kilometres, underscoring Turkey’s growing technological prowess in defence systems.

Weighing in at 890 kilograms, including a 250-kilogram warhead, the KARA ATMACA is a powerful and highly effective weapon. Its design includes advanced features such as protection against electronic jamming, and an integrated suite of guidance systems — infrared homing, inertial navigation, global positioning, and terrain-adapted navigation — ensuring pinpoint accuracy.

The KARA ATMACA is designed to target high-value strategic assets, including air defence systems and both fixed and mobile missile installations. Expected to be fully operational by 2026, it will bolster Türkiye's regional and global defence posture, solidifying its place among the leading defence forces in the world.

By Tamilla Hasanova