This article was automatically translated from the original Turkish version.
Bayraktar Bayraktar TB2 Armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is an aerial platform developed by Baykar Technology designed for reconnaissance, surveillance, and precision strike missions in the medium altitude long endurance (MALE) class long. It represents a pivotal milestone in Türkiye’s technological journey in unmanned systems transformation. This platform emerged under the Tactical UAV Development Program initiated in 2007 as an advanced model following the initial Bayraktar TB1 prototype. Originally classified as a tactical UAV, the Bayraktar TB2 evolved into the medium altitude long endurance (MALE) class through enhanced capabilities and performance improvements time technical together.
First flown in 2014 system, the Bayraktar TB2 has expanded not only its technical capabilities but also its operational impact over time. It has been actively deployed in diverse geographic theaters including Libya and Azerbaijan like, proving its effectiveness under combat conditions. As of 2025, the Bayraktar TB2 has been exported to 34 countries, making it one of the most widely operated armed UAVs globally. Alongside advancements in altitude and endurance row, development and testing of new variants continue, including enhanced payload integration, electro-optical system localization, and artificial intelligence-enabled upgrades.
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The development of the Bayraktar TB2 began as a response to Türkiye’s urgent need for unmanned aerial vehicles, overcoming numerous challenges and eventually evolving into a successful indigenous capability national solution.
The development of the Bayraktar TB2 S/UAV was initiated in 2007 by the Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) under the Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Development Program concrete. The program aimed to develop a UAV capable of carrying a 35 kg payload, operating at an altitude of 18,000 feet, remaining airborne for 10 hour, and achieving a communication range of 150 kilometers.【2】
In line with this objective, Kalekalıp-Baykar’s common initiative led to the testing of the first prototype of the Bayraktar TB1 (also known as Bayraktar Çaldıran) at Keşan Airfield in 2009. Following the completion of official acceptance tests in early 2010, production of the TB1 was approved. On 20 December 2011, a contract was signed between SSM and Baykar for the production of 12 TB1 UAVs.
As development continued, the platform was significantly upgraded and transformed into the Bayraktar TB2 model. The Bayraktar TB2 transitioned from the tactical class to the medium altitude long endurance (MALE) class, achieving major technical advancements. The TB1’s 9-meter wingspan and 450 kg takeoff weight were increased to 12 meters and over 700 kg respectively in the TB2. During this period, the Bayraktar TB2 set a significant milestone in Turkish aviation history by remaining airborne for 24 hours and 34 minute and reaching an altitude of 27,000 feet during tests conducted at Edirne Keşan Military Airfield in 2014.【3】
With the transition to serial production, the first six Bayraktar TB2 units were delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) on 22 November 2014. Subsequent deliveries in 2015 and 2016 integrated the Bayraktar TB2 into active TSK inventory, where it began operational missions.
On 17 December 2015, Baykar, in collaboration with ROKETSAN, successfully conducted Türkiye’s first launch from a Bayraktar TB2. The MAM-L munition accurately hit its target. Following this test, the Bayraktar TB2 officially entered operational service as a S/UAV in 2016.
On 16 July 2019, during a demonstration flight in Kuwait, the Bayraktar TB2 S/UAV broke records by flying continuously for 27 hours and 3 minutes under harsh geographic and climatic conditions including high temperatures and sand storms. The Bayraktar TB2 set a new Turkish aviation record for the longest endurance at 27 hours and 3 minutes and a new altitude record at 27,300 feet.
In October 2020, the Bayraktar TB2S equipped with SATCOM was publicly revealed for the first time. This variant introduced a new satellite-controlled version operable from ground control stations independent.
Following the use of Bayraktar TB2s by Azerbaijan in the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War, the Canada government announced the suspension of Türkiye’s UAV export licenses. L3Harris Technologies roof subsidiary Wescam Inc., based in Canada, suspended exports of the Wescam MX-15D cameras used on Bayraktar TB2s. The company had previously imposed a temporary export restriction after Turkey’s Operation Peace Spring in Syria.
Following the embargo, efforts to develop indigenous electro-optical systems intensified. Within this context, the Bayraktar TB2 S/UAV successfully completed its first test firing with the Aselsan CATS electro-optical reconnaissance, surveillance, and targeting system developed by Aselsan in November 2020. During test flights, CATS’s ability to detect and track high-speed moving targets was evaluated. Subsequently, it was announced that Bayraktar TB2 S/UAVs equipped with CATS had been delivered to the Black Command.
The Bayraktar TB2 successfully completed 500,000 flight hours, setting a new record in Turkish aviation history. The Bayraktar TB2 S/UAV System, which has achieved multiple firsts in Turkish aviation, surpassed 500,000 flight hours and became the national aircraft with the longest operational endurance in the skies.
The KEMANKEŞ 1 Mini Smart Cruise Missile integrated onto the Bayraktar TB2 S/UAV successfully completed its first launch test on 15 June 2023. During the test, the jet-powered mini smart cruise missile flew 33 kilometers at high speed and successfully completed its mission by reaching the designated road zone.
On 31 May 2024, the Bayraktar TB2 successfully completed autonomous Fıçı Tonosu maneuver tests. During the flight, the Bayraktar TB2 executed a spiral trajectory while rotating fully around its own axis, thereby entering the annals of aviation history.
The rollout of the 500th Bayraktar TB2 S/UAV, tail number T500, was celebrated at a ceremony held at the National Technology Center Özdemir Bayraktar.
Since entering service in 2014, the Bayraktar TB2 S/UAV has surpassed 1 million flight hours, becoming the first and only national aircraft to achieve this milestone. Over the course of its 1 million flight hours, Bayraktar TB2 S/UAVs have covered approximately 150 million kilometers in the skies. This distance is equivalent to circling the Earth, with a circumference of 40,075 kilometers, 3,742 times.
The S5 tail-numbered Bayraktar TB2, which entered service in 2014, successfully completed 10,000 flight hours and became the first UAV to complete its designated service life body.
Türkiye’s first national UAV, the Bayraktar TB2, has been upgraded with a turbo engine and advanced artificial intelligence technologies under the name Bayraktar TB2T-AI. This next-generation platform successfully completed its first test flight on 22 February 2025 and will continue to enhance its battlefield effectiveness through improved high-altitude performance, increased endurance, and intelligent flight capabilities. Development activities are ongoing.
On 9 April 2025, during a test flight in Keşan, Edirne, the Bayraktar TB2 S/UAV successfully executed an autonomous recovery from a spin maneuver, marking a global first in aviation history. During the flight, the Bayraktar TB2 was deliberately placed into a spin condition and, through advanced control algorithms, autonomously recovered from this critical flight state. A spin, a state of severe instability causing an aircraft to rotate rapidly around its axis while losing altitude, had never before been autonomously recovered from by any unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
The indigenous TM100 engine developed by Baykar has been integrated into the Bayraktar TB2 UAV. The second test flight with this integration was publicly announced on 19 April 2025.
The Bayraktar TB2 is a MALE-class unmanned aerial vehicle system characterized by its operational altitude, long endurance, high autonomy level, and advanced payload options. Optimized for surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision strike missions, the platform is deployed across various battle theaters active.
Communication and Control: The Bayraktar TB2 features both LOS (Line of Sight) and BLOS (Beyond Line of Sight) communication systems, enabling both close field control and long-range missions via satellite.
Propulsion and Flight Characteristics: The platform is powered by a 100-horsepower internal combustion engine, achieving a maximum speed of 120 KTAS and a cruise speed of 70 KTAS. This values provides sufficient maneuverability and cruise flexibility for a mission-oriented fixed winged UAV.
Altitude Performance and Endurance: The maximum ceiling is 22,000 feet, with an operational altitude of 16,000 feet. This altitude range allows the TB2 to remain outside most radar coverage for tactical missions, while its 20+ hour endurance supports prolonged reconnaissance and surveillance operations.
Physical Characteristics and Portability: The S/UAV has a wingspan of 12 meters, length of 6.5 meters, and height of 2.2 meters. These dimensions provide a balanced design for both flight performance and compactness. The maximum takeoff weight is 700 kg, with a payload capacity of 150 kg, placing it within typical limits for MALE-class UAVs.
Payload - IGG (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance): The Bayraktar TB2 can carry various intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (IGG) payload systems, listed as follows:
Payload - Munitions: The Bayraktar TB2 has four hardpoints for guided smart munitions. The munition systems tested on the Bayraktar TB2 to date include:
The Bayraktar TB2 is equipped with advanced avionics systems that enable high levels of autonomy and mission effectiveness:
The Bayraktar TB2 Armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is one of the most widely used systems in Türkiye’s defense industry and internationally. Since its development, it has demonstrated operational success across diverse theaters and, as of 2025, is integrated into the inventories of a total of 35 countries. Below are details of some countries that have adopted the Bayraktar TB2, listed chronologically:
Türkiye – 2014: The Bayraktar TB2 S/UAV entered the inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) in 2014. After being armed in 2015, the UAV is operationally utilized by the TSK, Gendarmerie General Command, Security General Directorate, and MIT.
Qatar – 2018: In 2018, Baykar signed a contract to sell six Bayraktar TB2s to Qatar. Deliveries were completed the same year, making Qatar the second country to operate the Bayraktar TB2 operationally. This agreement marked Türkiye’s first export of a UAV of this scale in its history.
Ukraine – 2018: Ukraine signed a contract for Bayraktar TB2 acquisition in 2018. In 2019, six Bayraktar TB2 S/UAVs and three ground control stations were delivered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. In 2021, Ukraine’s Sea Forces received their first Bayraktar TB2s. In the same year, these UAVs were used operationally for the first time in the Donbas region against pro-Russian forces.
Following the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, in 2022, international fundraising campaigns were organized in Lithuania, Poland, Latvia, Norway, Spain, and Canada to procure Bayraktar TB2 UAVs for Ukraine. Through these campaigns, the acquired UAVs were delivered free of charge by Baykar, while the raised funds were redirected to humanitarian aid for the Ukrainian people.
Azerbaijan – 2020: Azerbaijan acquired Bayraktar TB2 S/UAVs from Türkiye in 2020. These systems were effectively deployed by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces during the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War.
Poland – 2021: On 24 May 2021, Poland became the first NATO and EU country to sign a supply agreement with Türkiye for Bayraktar TB2s. A total of 24 TB2 S/UAVs were procured, with deliveries carried out progressively.
Pakistan – 2022: The integration of Bayraktar TB2 S/UAVs into Pakistan’s inventory has been confirmed on multiple platforms. Customized munition integrations for Pakistan have also been completed.
Albania – 2022: Albania signed a procurement agreement with Türkiye for a Bayraktar TB2 S/UAV fleet. Following the agreement, the UAVs were delivered and integrated into the Albanian Armed Forces inventory.
Kuwait – 2023: A $370 million contract for Bayraktar TB2 S/UAV export was signed between Baykar and the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense. The process began in 2019, and after a competitive evaluation involving USA, Europe, and Chinese firms, the Bayraktar TB2 was selected. In a demonstration flight in July 2019, the Bayraktar TB2 remained airborne for 27 hours and 3 minutes under harsh climatic conditions in Kuwait.
Burkina Faso – 2023: Bayraktar TB2 S/UAVs were delivered to Burkina Faso in 2023. Following the delivery, the General Director of Baykar, Haluk Bayraktar, was awarded the state medal.
Mali – 2023 and 2024: The Turkish Embassy in Mali announced that the delivery ceremony for Bayraktar TB2 Armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) exported to Mali took place on 16 March 2023.
Djibouti – 2023: Bayraktar TB2 S/UAVs were showcased during the Independence Day military parade in Djibouti on 27 June 2023.
Turkmenistan – 2023: Bayraktar TB2 exports to Turkmenistan were completed, and the UAVs were displayed during an official parade.
Uzbekistan – 2023: Uzbekistan’s Bayraktar TB2s were exhibited during a defense event, confirming their integration into the inventory.
Kyrgyzstan – 2023: Kyrgyzstan established a dedicated base for its acquired Bayraktar TB2 S/UAVs. Deliveries were completed within 2023.
Romania – 2023: Romania became the first buyer of Bayraktar TB2 S/UAV systems in 2023, making the TB2 the second UAV to enter the inventory of an EU country.
Kosovo – 2023: Kosovo received Bayraktar TB2 S/UAVs by the end of 2023. According to official sources, the UAVs have been incorporated into the inventory of the Kosovo Security Force verification.
Maldives – 2024: One of the newest users of the Bayraktar TB2 is the Maldives. Following deliveries in 2024, the TB2 has begun contributing to the country’s defense capabilities island.
Croatia – 2024: On 21 November 2024, an agreement for Bayraktar TB2 S/UAV export was signed in Croatia’s capital Zagreb between Baykar and the Croatian Ministry of Defense. The agreement, signed by Croatian Defense Minister Ivan Anušić and Baykar General Manager Haluk Bayraktar, plans to integrate the Bayraktar TB2 into Croatia’s security forces inventory.
Kenya – 2024: Bayraktar TB2 S/UAV deliveries to Kenya were completed in 2024. With this development, Kenya has joined the list of countries actively incorporating TB2 S/UAVs into their inventory.
Morocco – 2024: According to Baykar’s announcement, the delivery of Bayraktar TB2 S/UAVs to August was completed in 2024 Morocco.
The Bayraktar TB2 Armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have played critical roles in Türkiye’s counter-terrorism and military operations both domestically and abroad. Bayraktar TB2s have been actively deployed in domestic counter-terrorism operations as well as in cross-border operations in Iraq and during Syria-based operations including Operation Euphrates Shield, Olive Olive Branch, Operation Peace Spring, and Spring Shield.
Trench Operations (2015–2016): During operations aimed at eliminating trenches dug by the PKK in the Southeastern Anatolia Region, Bayraktar TB2s provided reconnaissance and surveillance support to security forces.
Operations in Northern Iraq: Bayraktar TB2s are also employed in operations targeting PKK positions in northern Iraq. Their high-altitude and long-range surveillance capabilities enable effective tracking of terrorist movements, camp detection, and target neutralization in rugged and inaccessible terrain.
Claw and Claw-Light Operations (2019): During the Claw and Claw-Light operations targeting PKK positions in northern Iraq, Bayraktar TB2 S/UAVs conducted precision strikes against alleged leadership figures of the terrorist organization, making significant contributions.
Operation Euphrates Shield (2016): On 24 August 2016, Türkiye launched Operation Euphrates Shield against the terrorist organization DAESH in northern Syria. Bayraktar TB2 S/UAVs provided reconnaissance and surveillance support to ground forces. Real-time video transmission facilitated target identification and tracking, enhancing operational effectiveness.
Operation Olive Branch (2018): Launched on 20 January 2018 in the Afrin region against PKK/YPG and DAESH terrorist organizations, Operation Olive Branch saw Bayraktar TB2s assume critical roles. During this operation, TB2 S/UAV systems conducted over 90% of all flights in Afrin, accumulating 5,300 flight hours. A total of 1,129 terrorists were neutralized, with 449 directly eliminated by UAVs and 680 through intelligence and coordination provided by them. TB2s played a vital role in detecting cave and tunnels, ensuring safe ground advances, and minimizing civilian casualties.
Operation Peace Spring (2019): On 9 October 2019, Operation Peace Spring was launched against the PKK/YPG terrorist organization in northeastern Syria. Bayraktar TB2 S/UAVs were actively employed, conducting reconnaissance and surveillance missions and executing precision strikes against designated targets to support ground forces. This significantly restricted terrorist mobility and contributed to the operation’s success.
Operation Spring Shield (2020): The 2020 Operation Spring Shield in Idlib marked the first operation in which Bayraktar TB2 S/UAVs and ANKA-S UAVs assumed a primary offensive role in Turkish military tactics. For the first time, these UAVs replaced conventional air power as the main strike asset, destroying 151 tank, 47 artillery pieces, 3 airplane, 8 helicopters, and 8 air defense systems belonging to the Syrian regime.
In this operation, Türkiye also became the first country in the world to deploy the swarm UAV concept. Approximately 20 TB2s, directed from command centers in Ankara and Hatay, simultaneously engaged designated targets, neutralizing regime air defense systems, ammunition depots, armored vehicles, and multi-barrel rocket launchers.
Surveillance Activities in the Eastern Mediterranean: Bayraktar TB2 S/UAVs are also actively deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean to safeguard Türkiye’s maritime borders and monitor regional interests. Bayraktar TB2s with TCB-808 and TCB-809 transponder codes under the Naval Air Command conduct 24/7 reconnaissance and surveillance missions centered on the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). These UAVs concentrate around Turkish drilling vessels and their accompanied Turkish war vessels to detect possible threats and ensure maritime security, significantly contributing to the protection of Türkiye’s interests in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Libya: Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) significantly altered the battlefield situation of the United Nations-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) during the Libyan civil war. From late 2019 through 2020, Bayraktar TB2s operated by the Turkish Armed Forces provided critical advantages to the GNA against the Libyan National Army (LNA) led by General Khalifa Haftar.
With the deployment of Bayraktar TB2s, LNA ground units, logistics convoys, and critical air bases became targets, weakening the LNA’s operational capacity. The LNA’s air defense systems suffered heavy losses during TB2 attacks. The fall of key bases such as Al-Watiya enabled the GNA to expand its territorial control. This operational effectiveness significantly contributed to the GNA’s ability to lift pressure on its capital Tripoli and gain control over the conflict zone.
Second Nagorno-Karabakh War: The Bayraktar TB2 Armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) played a pivotal role during the 2020 Second Karabakh War between Azerbaijan and Armenia. During the 44-day conflict that began on 27 September, they performed critical missions in Azerbaijan’s military operations.
Ukraine: Bayraktar TB2 armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been effectively utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces both before the war and during the various phases of the Russia-Ukraine war that began in 2022. Prior to the war, Bayraktar TB2s were used for reconnaissance and limited strikes. However, following the full-scale Russian invasion on 24 February 2022, their operational role became significantly more prominent.
The Bayraktar TB2 Armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), beyond its military successes, is increasingly being utilized in civil crisis management and disaster response. Recent wildfires, earthquakes, and search-and-rescue operations in Türkiye have demonstrated the TB2’s capabilities in these domains.
Forest Fire Suppression: The Bayraktar TB2 was effectively deployed during the 2021 and 2022 write seasons to control wildfires across Türkiye. In 2022, TB2s accumulated 1,835 flight hours and detected 103 fires, providing early warnings during response efforts. Key technical advantages—including continuous day-and-night observation, wide-area scanning, and real-time video transmission—were decisive in this success. The TB2’s use in wildfire response enabled rapid detection at the fire’s onset, facilitating efficient deployment of firefighting teams and significantly reducing response times.
Surveillance and Coordination in Earthquake Disasters: Following the 6 February 2023 earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş, described as “the disaster of the century,” Bayraktar TB2 and Akıncı UAVs remained airborne for a total of 2,417 hours and 6 minutes, conducting uninterrupted surveillance. These observations enabled decision-makers to receive real-time information flows regarding collapsed buildings, blocked transportation routes, and population-dense areas. Night-flight capabilities allowed missions to continue under adverse weather and land conditions, enabling more coordinated search-and-rescue operations.
Search and Rescue Operations: Another notable civilian application of the Bayraktar TB2 is locating and rescuing missing persons. In February 2023, a young man trapped on Mount Uludağ was located during a nighttime search operation using a Bayraktar TB2. With his body temperature dropping and vital danger at risk, the TB2’s night opinion systems and wide-area scanning capability enabled precise location identification, guiding rescue teams to conduct a successful successful operation.
The Bayraktar TB2 Armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is not merely a technical product of Türkiye’s defense industry but is regarded as a strategic dunum point that has reshaped global military balances. Since its development in the 2010s, it has transformed battlefield dynamics, enhanced Türkiye’s defense independence, influenced international relations, and become embedded in collective public memory.
The Bayraktar TB2 has drawn global attention as a low-cost, high-efficiency unmanned combat platform that has significantly altered the role of conventional air forces. In conflict zones such as Syria, Karabakh, and Libya, it demonstrated that air superiority can be achieved not only through fighter jets but also through affordable unmanned systems. MIT Technology Review magazine recognized the Bayraktar TB2 among 2023’s “groundbreaking technologies” to document this transformation. UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace described the TB2 as a “The game-changer of modern warfare.”
Political issues and operational restrictions surrounding the delivery of Israeli Heron UAVs in the 2000s prompted Türkiye to develop its own unmanned aerial vehicles. The Bayraktar TB2’s indigenous software, hardware, and munition systems have significantly reduced Türkiye’s dependence on foreign defense technologies. With this system, Türkiye gained independent operational capability and transitioned from being an importer to an exporter.
As of 2024, the Bayraktar TB2 surpassed 1 million flight hours, becoming the first aircraft in Turkish aviation history to achieve this milestone. This flight duration equates to approximately 150 million kilometers, demonstrating the system’s reliability, durability, and sustained operational capability. The rollout of the 500th TB2 also confirms the system’s sustainable production capacity.
In Ukraine, the Bayraktar TB2 is not merely a weapons system but has become a symbol of national resistance. Following Russia’s invasion in 2022, the TB2’s battlefield performance generated widespread public enthusiasm, inspiring songs, documentaries, and international solidarity campaigns.
In Lithuania, a fundraising campaign collected approximately six million euros to purchase a Bayraktar TB2. Baykar responded by gifting the UAV free of charge and proposed that the funds be redirected to humanitarian aid. Similar campaigns were organized in Canada, Norway, and Poland to deliver TB2s to Ukraine. Baykar’s donation of three TB2s free of charge demonstrates the company’s active role not only in defense but also in international solidarity.
The symbolic impact has also manifested at the individual level. Some parents have named their newborn children “Bayraktar” to permanently embed this symbolism. A lemur born at the Kiev Zoo was also named Bayraktar, demonstrating how the TB2 has become a daily icon of resistance. The name Bayraktar now represents not only a military success but also the struggle for independence and willpower. The Ukrainian Armed Forces have labeled the TB2 as a “life savior,” and its moral power has been highlighted in media organs. Television channels have produced special documents for the TB2, establishing it as a symbolic element of the war on the international agenda.
This symbolic process extended beyond visual content to music. The Ukrainian Ground Forces Command shared a song dedicated to the TB2 via social media. In the lyrics of the songBayraktar has been described as a power delivering justice for different nations; phrases such as “When invaders came to Ukraine, we had those who countered them: Bayraktar” have emphasized the UAV’s battlefield impact. Song short spread rapidly among the public, transforming into a folk anthem composed by Ukrainian musician Taras Borovak. According to the artist, the song was written in just 1.5–2 hours and quickly gained social resonance. During this period, production of Bayraktar TB2-themed plush toys began, further popularizing the symbol through public demand meaning.
The Bayraktar TB2 is currently the most exported armed unmanned aerial vehicle globally. As of March 2025, the system has been exported to over 34 countries, transforming Türkiye into a global player in defense exports for the first time. These exports have generated not only economic but also diplomatic impacts, expanding Türkiye’s influence in foreign policy.
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Development Process
2015: Armament Integration
Altitude Record in Its Class
SATCOM Integration on Bayraktar TB2
Integration of ASELSAN CATS EO System
500,000 Flight Hours
First Launch of KEMANKEŞ 1 Mini Smart Cruise Missile from TB2
Fıçı Tonosu
500th Bayraktar TB2 S/UAV Rolled Off Production Line
Bayraktar TB2 Exceeds 1 Million Flight Hours
First Bayraktar TB2 UAV to Complete Its Service Life
Bayraktar TB2T-AI S/UAV Enhanced with AI and Turbo Engine
Autonomous Recovery from Spin Maneuver from Bayraktar TB2
Integration of TM100 Engine Developed by Baykar
Technical Information
Performance Characteristics and Evaluation
Payloads
Avionics Systems
User Countries
Operational History
Turkey’s Domestic, Iraqi, and Syrian Operations
Civilian Applications
Legacy and Impact
Paradigm Shift in Military Affairs
Türkiye Emerges as a Leader in S/UAV Systems
Become a Symbol of Resistance in Ukraine
The World’s Most Widely Used Unmanned Aerial Vehicle