Defence Fair SAHA EXPO 2026

[Turkic]

Not quite right explanation I am afraid.
As per @Zafer has stated, the bigger the mass at terminal stage the faster the missile hits it’s target

If you check the terminal velocity formula:

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The cross section of the missile is important too. More perpendicular the missile approaches the better as it would decrease it’s silhouette.
As a generalisation for a ballistic missile, 60-70%of its mass is fuel. When the missile is in it’s ballistic downward motion it will have depleted it’s fuel

if you fire a 6000km range missile to a target that is 3000km away. You fire it at a more steep angle. It still depletes it’s fuel.

So a ballistic missile always depletes its fuel, independent of the distance to the target. And still it will have higher terminal velocity because of the approach pattern. Do I get it right?

 

[Yasar_TR]

So a ballistic missile always depletes its fuel, independent of the distance to the target. And still it will have higher terminal velocity because of the approach pattern. Do I get it right?

Yes. They almost always deplete their fuel. They have high speed depending on their weight and their cross section area.
All the fuel is usually burnt during boost phase. Then missiles coast. Then start their terminal downward motion.

Here is a bit of background info:

• Solid-Fueled Missiles: Most modern intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) use solid fuel, which cannot be throttled or turned off once ignited. These motors burn until the fuel is completely exhausted.
• Liquid-Fueled Missiles: Older or some specific liquid-fueled missiles can shut down their engines before all fuel is gone. However, to achieve maximum range, they typically exhaust their fuel, or the stages containing the fuel are jettisoned once depleted.
• Boost Phase Duration: The fuel is usually burned up within the first 3 to 5 minutes of flight.
• Post-Burnout: After the rocket motor cuts off (burnout), the missile does not "drop dead" but instead continues to coast on its trajectory at thousands of miles per hour

A 100 ton ICBM will have 30-35 tons of mass in terminal stage. It will hit target at 8 to 10 Mach speed .
Bora missile may have 1ton of mass. So it will be just above 1 Mach.

 

[Yasar_TR]

Use logic,drop a something with a mass from 10m 20m 30m etc and see the difference.
The higher the faster.

No. Not correct. Because the example distance is too short. If a person sky dives from 30000m or 5000m , he will hit the ground always at the same speed. Depending on whether he is head down or flat position, that terminal speed is anything between 180km/hour to 250km/hour. If he hold his position same eac time, he will always hit the ground at the same speed. Even if he jumps down from space.

 

[Turkic]

Yes. They almost always deplete their fuel. They have high speed depending on their weight and their cross section area.
All the fuel is usually burnt during boost phase. Then missiles coast. Then start their terminal downward motion.

Here is a bit of background info:

• Solid-Fueled Missiles: Most modern intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) use solid fuel, which cannot be throttled or turned off once ignited. These motors burn until the fuel is completely exhausted.
• Liquid-Fueled Missiles: Older or some specific liquid-fueled missiles can shut down their engines before all fuel is gone. However, to achieve maximum range, they typically exhaust their fuel, or the stages containing the fuel are jettisoned once depleted.
• Boost Phase Duration: The fuel is usually burned up within the first 3 to 5 minutes of flight.
• Post-Burnout: After the rocket motor cuts off (burnout), the missile does not "drop dead" but instead continues to coast on its trajectory at thousands of miles per hour

A 100 ton ICBM will have 30-35 tons of mass in terminal stage. It will hit target at 8 to 10 Mach speed .
Bora missile may will have 1ton of mass. So it will be just above 1 Mach.

Thanks for the information. With the reframing of my -now better- ballistic knowledge, my point stays the same. Such a weapon system could be useful to surpass advanced ABM systems. It's good to have, if we really have it, of course.

 

[Soldier30]

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.

 

[Yasar_TR]

Thanks for the information. With the reframing of my -now better- ballistic knowledge, my point stays the same. Such a weapon system could be useful to surpass advanced ABM systems. It's good to have, if we really have it, of course.

Yes. Only definite way to stop them is during boost and coasting phase. Otherwise it is almost impossible.