Bayraktar Akıncı Turkish Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Bayraktar Akıncı

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

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Basic Information

Name

Bayraktar Akıncı Turkish Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Designation

Bayraktar Akıncı

Alternate Designation

Bayraktar Akıncı

Equipment Type

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Manufacturer

Baykar

Date of Introduction

2020

Description

The Bayraktar Akıncı (Turkish pronunciation: [Bayraktar Akıncı]) is a high-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle controlled by satellite currently under mass production under Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar Makina. It carries electronic support systems, dual satellite communication systems, air-to-air radar, collision avoidance radar, and synthetic aperture radar. First pictures of the UAV hit media reports in June 2018. Initial media reports described Akinci as a 4.5 ton UCAV capable of deploying about 1.5-ton payload with an airframe equipped with two turboprop engines.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Engine 2 x Turboprop (750 hp)

Max Speed 361.1 km/h

Endurance 24.00 hrs

Wingspan 20.00 m

System

Alternate Designation Bayraktar Akıncı

Type Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle

Manufacturer Baykar Makina

Crew Unmanned

Hardpoints 8 ea

Internal Capacity 400 kg

External Capacity 950 kg

Communication Range LOS & BLOS

Guidance System GPS Independent Guidance System

Radar Bayraktar AKINCI will be equipped with multifunction AESA Radar system for air-to-air, synthetic, meteorology estimation.

Autonomous Flight Control Syste Fully Autonomous Flight Control System (Triple Redundant)

Flight Modes Fully Automatic Flight Modes; Semi Automatic Flight Modes

Take off and Landing Runway (Automatic) Fully Autonomous Taxi, Take Off, Cruise, Landing without any external sensor air on the ground

Ground Control Station

BLOS Operations BLOS operations can be supported over existing worldwide satellite networks and attendant ground data terminals.

SATCOM data terminals SATCOM data terminals can be supplied

Trailer Type Ground Control Station Yes

Intercomm Systems and Tactical Radio Systems Yes

NATO Spec Shelter Systems Yes

Pilot Console Multi Function Yes

Payload Operator Console Yes

Radar Operator Console Yes

Imagery Analysis Console Yes

Maintenance Technician Console Yes

Power Systems Yes

Air Conditioning Yes

NBC Filtering System Yes

Note The Bayraktar AKINCI uses triple bands for LOS control and video transmission.

Dimensions

Length 12.2 m

Wingspan 20 m

Height 4.1 m

Maximum Takeoff Weight 5,500 kg

Automotive

Engine Name INA

Engine Type 2 x Turboprop

Engine Power 750 hp

Maximum Speed 361.14 km/h

Maximum Altitude 12,192 m

Operational Altitude 9,144 m

Endurance Up to 24 hours

Main Weapon System

Hardpoints 8 ea

Payload Weapons Laser Guided Smart Munitions, Missiles & Longe Range Stand off Weapons

Internal Capacity 400 kg

External Capacity 950 kg

Note With its triple redundant electronics hardware and software systems Bayraktar AKINCI is capable of carrying the following payloads: • Mini Smart Munition MAM-L; • Mini Smart Munition MAM – C; • Cirit Missile; • L-UMTAS Missile; • Mini Smart Munition Bozok; • MK-81, MK-82, MK-83 Guided Bombs (JDAM); • Wing Assisted Guided Bomb MK-82; • Air to Air Missile Gokdogan and Bozdogan; • Stand-Off Missile SOM-A

Image Sources

Notes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_unmanned_combat_aerial_vehicles; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Baykar_Akinci.jpg; https://muminahmedoglu.medium.com/the-new-turkish-drone-akinci-why-its-a-critical-national-project-for-turkey-8a3925cf6c61;

Details

Country of Origin Turkey

Category UAVs

Air > UAVs

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

12.2 m

Width

—

Height

4.1 m

Weight

5500 kg

Operators (1)

Turkey

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