Bora (missile) explained

Bora/Khan
Type:Tactical ballistic missile
Origin:Turkey
Is Ranged:Yes
Is Explosive:Yes
Is Artillery:Yes
Is Vehicle:Yes
Is Missile:Yes
Service:2018
Used By:See Users
Wars:Syrian civil war
Designer:Roketsan
Design Date:2009
Manufacturer:Roketsan
Production Date:2017
Number:800+
Variants:Bora (for Turkey)
Khan (for export)
Weight:2500 kg
Length:8.0 m
Diameter:610 mm
Range:Bora I 80km (50miles) to 280km (170miles)
Filling:HE or fragmentation
Filling Weight:470 kg
Speed:Mach 5 for missile
Guidance:GPS + GLONASS aided INS / INS only
Propellant:Composite solid fuel
Altitude:high altitude
Accuracy:≤10 m CEP [1]
Launch Platform:VOLAT truck

The Bora is a tactical ballistic missile developed based on the B-611 and, like the J-600T Yıldırım, is a derivative of the missile development program of China and Turkey.[2] [3] It has 610 mm diameter, a length of 8.0 m, a total weight of 2500 kg with a minimum range of 80 km and maximum range of 280 km.[4] Its export version is called Khan.[5] It was tested and entered service in May 2017. Deliveries were completed in early 2021.[4]

Design

The Bora uses GPS+GLONASS aided INS / INS only guidance and its launcher is mounted on a VOLAT 8x8 truck. It carries a 470-kg high-explosive or fragmentation warhead. Accuracy is ≤10 m.[6]

Variants

The Bora-2 version with a longer range is under development.[7]

Users

Khan Variant

Notes and References

  1. https://www.roketsan.com.tr/uploads/docs/kataloglar/ENG/1628389766_khan-missile.pdf
  2. Web site: Turkey’s Bora missile saw combat debut: What next?. Anadolu Agency. 19 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190622204631/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/analysis/turkey-s-bora-missile-saw-combat-debut-what-next/1508723. 22 June 2019. 22 June 2019. Can Kasapoglu.
  3. Web site: Bora J-600T Yildirim. Global Security. 29 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929105531/https://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/world/turkey/j-600.htm. 29 September 2023. 29 September 2023.
  4. Web site: BORA Ballistic Missile System deliveries completed. 3 January 2021.
  5. Web site: KHAN Missile – Roketsan . 2019-11-13 . 2020-07-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200720163713/https://www.roketsan.com.tr/en/product/khan-missile/ . live .
  6. https://www.roketsan.com.tr/en/products/khan-missile
  7. Web site: Janes | Latest defence and security news.
  8. Web site: Tayfun Test-Firing Puts Spotlight on Turkey's Ballistic Missile Program . .
  9. Web site: 7 November 2022 . Disaksikan Menhan Prabowo di Indo Defence 2022, RI dan Turki Teken Sejumlah Kontrak Kerja Sama . 2022-11-07 . Kementerian Pertahanan Republik Indonesia.
  10. Web site: 3 November 2022 . Khan füzesinin ilk ihracatı Endonezya'ya yapılacak . 2022-11-05 . savunmasanayiidergilik.com . tr.