Turkey’s much-hyped Bayraktar TB2 drones have suffered a devastating reputational blow after Pakistan’s Turkish-origin drone fleet failed spectacularly during Operation Sindoor.
About Bayraktar TB2:
It is a Turkish-made Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and precision strike missions.
It is Turkey’s first domestically developed armed UAV.
It is an effective, low-cost platform that can be produced with commercial, off-the-shelf parts, which drives down cost and makes maintenance affordable for many countries.
Features:
It features a high-wing monoplane design, which provides increased stability and efficiency for extended missions.
The drone is equipped with a tailplane, further improving its aerodynamic characteristics.
Its wingspan is 12 meters, while its length is 6.5 meters, and its height is 2.2 meters.
Range: Flies up to 300 km from its base.
Endurance: Can stay in the air for up to 27 hours.
Payload Capacity: Can carry 150 kg, including laser-guided MAM-L missiles — powerful enough to take out armored vehicles.
Top Speed: The UAV achieves a maximum speed of 130 km/h (80 mph), with a cruising speed of around 100 km/h (62 mph).
Sensors: Equipped with high-tech cameras (day/night vision), laser designators, and target finders — ideal for tracking and destroying targets.
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