Turkey has successfully tested the firing of the supersonic missile UAV-122 from the Bayraktar Akinci drone.
About Bayraktar Akinci:
It is a long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar.
It has been designed to perform various operations supporting fighter jets. It is capable of performing air-to-ground and air-to-air attack missions.
Features:
The combat drone has a length of 12.2 m, a height of 4.1 m, and a wingspan of 20 m.
It stands out for its payload capacity of up to 1,500 kilograms, flight range of 25 hours, and range of 7,500 km.
It is equipped with dual satellite communication systems, air-to-air radar, electronic support systems, collision avoidance radar, and synthetic aperture radar.
It is equipped with a triple redundant flight control system.
The dual artificial intelligence (AI)-powered avionics system integrated into the platform helps in improving signal processing, sensor fusion, and situational awareness in real time.
The UCAV will be fitted with different weapon payloads such as laser-guided smart munitions, missiles, and long-range stand-off weapons.
It is also the first drone capable of launching an air-launched cruise missile (ALCM).
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