Ballistic Missile
BORA (Khan)
The BORA is a short-range ballistic missile made by Roketsan in Türkiye, with a range of about 280 km and a 470 kg warhead. Khan is its export derivative, reportedly sold to Indonesia, and the missile is operated by the Turkish Land Forces.
Türkiye|RoketsanWhat Is the BORA (Khan)? Overview, History and Development
Roketsan developed the BORA with input from TÜBİTAK SAGE, and it was first publicly tested in 2017. It is a quasi-ballistic, solid-fuel missile with inertial guidance and GPS support, about 6.3 m long and 2,000 kg in weight. Sources differ on figures, with the warhead cited at about 470 kg (some say 450 kg) and a terminal speed above Mach 5. Roketsan cites a range of about 280 km. It is launched from a truck-mounted launcher carrying two missiles.
Turkish media reported combat use against PKK targets in Iraq and Syria in 2019–2020, but this is unofficial. Indonesia reportedly signed for the Khan in 2022 in a deal valued at about 150 million dollars, with delivery status unclear. The Turkish Land Forces are the confirmed operator. Roketsan’s Tayfun is a longer-range ballistic missile of about 561 km, with higher ranges claimed. Rivals include the Iskander-M, China’s B611, ATACMS and South Korea’s Hyunmoo-2.
BORA (Khan) Specifications: Range, Speed, Warhead and Guidance
BORA (Khan) Variants and Versions Compared
The base short-range ballistic missile, with a range of about 280 km.
An early or improved version in the BORA family, with figures that vary by source.
The export derivative reportedly bought by Indonesia in 2022.
Which Countries Use the BORA (Khan)? Operators and Users
TürkiyeBORA (Khan) FAQ: Price, Range, Operators and Most Asked Questions
How much does the BORA missile cost?
The BORA has no published price. Roketsan has not disclosed unit costs, though Indonesia’s Khan purchase was reportedly valued at about 150 million dollars for the deal.
What is the range of the BORA missile?
The BORA has a range of about 280 km, according to Roketsan. The Khan export version is cited at a similar range, and the longer-range Tayfun reaches about 561 km.
Is the BORA missile ballistic or cruise?
The BORA is a short-range ballistic missile, described as quasi-ballistic, with a terminal speed above Mach 5 reported. It is solid-fuelled and guided by inertial navigation with GPS support.
BORA vs Iskander: which is better?
The BORA has a range of about 280 km and a 470 kg warhead, while the Russian Iskander-M reaches up to about 500 km with a similar-sized warhead. They are in the same class of short-range ballistic missiles.
Which countries have the BORA missile?
The BORA is operated by Türkiye’s Land Forces, and Indonesia reportedly signed for the Khan derivative in 2022. Other export customers have not been confirmed.
Can the BORA reach Greece?
The BORA covers parts of Greek territory within its 280 km range, according to analysts discussing the Aegean balance. Greece fields systems such as the Pantsir and PULS, and the missile is not stealth.