Anka-3
Type: Combat UAV (UCAV)
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Türkiye
Manufacturer: TAI (Turkish Aerospace Industries)
Overview
Flying-wing stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle with low-observable design. Developed for deep strike and ISR missions in contested airspace. Features tailless blended-wing-body configuration. First flight in December 2023.
Technical Specifications
| Type | Stealth Jet-Powered UCAV |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1× Ivchenko-Progress AI-25TLT turbofan (derivative, estimated) |
| Length | ~14 m (estimated) |
| Status | Prototype / Development (first flight 2023) |
| Payload | ~1,500 kg internal (estimated) |
| Wingspan | ~18 m (estimated) |
| Endurance | >6 hours combat |
| Max Speed | ~900 km/h (high subsonic) |
| Service Ceiling | >40,000 ft (estimated) |
Operators
- Türkiye
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