What is DF-17? China’s hypersonic maneuverable ballistic missile.
Similar systems in the world
| System | Manufacturer / Country | Speed | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DF-17 (DF-ZF) | CASIC — 🇨🇳 | Mach 5-10 | MRBM+HGV |
| Avangard | NPO Mash — 🇷🇺 | Mach 20+ | ICBM+HGV |
| Kinzhal | NPO Mash — 🇷🇺 | Mach 8 | Anti-ship glide |
| Golden Eagle | KB Mashinostroyeniya — 🇷🇺 | Mach 10 | Air-launched |
| AGM-183 ARRW (Cancelled) | Lockheed — 🇺🇸 | Mach 6.5 | Air-launched |
| Black Hawk LRHW | Lockheed — 🇺🇸 | Mach 17 | Ground-launched |
| Xuánwǔ-V | ADD — 🇰🇷 | Mach 10+ | Strategic ballistic |
| TAYFUN Block-4 | Roketsan — 🇹🇷 | Hypersonic | Under development |
The significance of the DF-17 for Turkey lies in how Roketsan’s TAYFUN Block-4 hypersonic development program is strategically important. Hypersonic weapons are now a capability that great powers must possess; medium-sized countries (such as Turkey, South Korea, India, Israel) are striving to join this club.
SourceWikipedia · Wikipedia DF-ZF
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