Operational Purpose and Role

The J-600T Yıldırım provides the Turkish Armed Forces with a tactical-to-operational deep strike capability. It is designed to neutralize high-value fixed targets behind enemy lines, including:

• Air defense batteries
• C3I (Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence) facilities
• Early warning radar sites
• Logistics hubs and ammunition depots
• Military infrastructure

The system operates within the short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) category, bridging the gap between conventional artillery rocket systems and longer-range strategic missile assets.

Doctrine and Concept of Operations

The Yıldırım system follows a mobile ballistic missile doctrine, emphasizing survivability and rapid deployment. Mounted on a 6x6 tactical truck platform, it enables:

• Rapid relocation
• Short deployment preparation time
• Shoot-and-scoot capability

This operational model reduces vulnerability to counter-battery fire and air strikes. The system is typically deployed at brigade or corps level to provide operational depth firepower.

System Architecture

Missile

• Single-stage solid-fuel ballistic missile
• 600 mm diameter
• High-explosive warhead
• Solid composite propellant

Launcher (F-600T)

• 6x6 tactical wheeled chassis
• Hydraulic erect-launch system
• Integrated onboard fire control unit

Battery Composition

A standard Yıldırım battery includes:

• Command and control vehicle
• Missile launcher vehicles
• Reload vehicles
• Maintenance and support vehicles

Target coordinates are uploaded prior to launch. The missile follows a pre-programmed ballistic trajectory using inertial navigation.

Survivability and Protection

The system enhances survivability through:

• High mobility
• Dispersed deployment
• Short launch preparation time
• INS-based guidance independent of satellite signals

Publicly available sources do not confirm advanced terminal seekers or anti-jamming enhancements beyond inertial navigation.

Accuracy and Engagement Process

• Circular Error Probable (CEP):