Aksungur
Type: Surveillance UAV
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Türkiye
Manufacturer: TAI (Turkish Aerospace Industries)
Overview
Twin-engine medium-altitude long-endurance armed UAV capable of carrying up to 12 hardpoints. Designed for maritime patrol, ISR, and strike missions with over 40 hours endurance. Operational with Turkish Armed Forces since 2021.
Technical Specifications
| Type | Long Endurance Armed UAV (MALE) |
|---|---|
| Length | 12.5 m |
| Engines | 2× TEI-PD170 turbodiesel, 170 hp each |
| Payload | 750 kg |
| Armament | MAM-C, MAM-L, Cirit 70mm rockets, UMTAS |
| Wingspan | 24 m |
| Endurance | 49+ hours |
| Max Speed | 280 km/h |
| Cruise Speed | 180 km/h |
| Service Ceiling | 40,000 ft |
Operators
- Türkiye
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