Bayraktar Akıncı
Type: HALE UCAV
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Türkiye
Manufacturer: Baykar
Overview
The Bayraktar Akinci is a high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle developed by Baykar Defense. It is the heaviest armed drone in Turkey arsenal, capable of carrying cruise missiles and heavy precision munitions. With twin turboprop engines and a payload capacity exceeding 1,350 kg, it fills a strategic strike role previously only available to manned aircraft.
Technical Specifications
| length | 12.2 m |
|---|---|
| ceiling | 40,000 ft |
| engines | 2x AI-450T Turboprop |
| payload | 1,350 kg |
| wingspan | 20 m |
| endurance | 24+ hours |
| max_speed | 361 km/h |
| max_takeoff_weight | 6,000 kg |
Operators
- Ethiopia
- Sudan
- Türkiye
- Uzbekistan
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