Türkiye's new generation combat drone makes maiden flight
Baku, December 29, AZERTAC
Türkiye's new generation air combat fighter ANKA III made its maiden flight, Anadolu Agency reports citing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
ANKA III is a system that is faster thanks to its jet engine, has a high payload carrying capacity, and is less visible on radar with its tailless structure, according to the producer Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).
The uncrewed combat aerial vehicle provides different missions such as reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence, with air-ground munitions, air-to-air ammunition, and radar systems.
It will be able to perform many tasks such as operation and communication relay together with other friendly elements.
Its maximum speed is 0.7 mach and maximum altitude is 40,000 feet.
“Hopefully, our aircraft will make a strong contribution to the defense of our country with its advanced technologies, design and features,” Erdogan said on X.
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