Kizilelma (Bayraktar)
Type: Unmanned Combat Aircraft
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Türkiye
Manufacturer: Baykar Defense
Overview
The Bayraktar Kizilelma is an advanced jet-powered unmanned combat aircraft designed for air-to-air combat and carrier operations from TCG Anadolu. With supersonic capability planned for later variants, it is designed to fill the gap left by Turkey exclusion from the F-35 program. The name means Red Apple, symbolizing an ultimate goal in Turkish culture.
Technical Specifications
| engine | AI-322F turbofan (Block 1) |
|---|---|
| length | 14.7 m |
| ceiling | 35,000+ ft |
| armament | Air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles |
| features | Naval operations from TCG Anadolu, AI-assisted |
| wingspan | 10 m |
| endurance | 5+ hours |
| max_speed | Mach 0.9 (Block 1), supersonic planned |
Operators
- Türkiye
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