Akinci

The Akinci is a multi-purpose unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Baykar to serve as a reconnaissance and strike asset for the Turkish Armed Forces. The Akinci features two propellers each powered by a 550-hp engine and can be armed with a wide array of bombs and missiles. Besides, the unmanned aircraft can perform electronic intelligence (ELINT) and communications intelligence (COMINT) missions. The sensor package includes a nose-mounted multi-mode AESA radar and an electro-optical (EO) payload mounted under the belly as well as beyond-the-line-of-sight satellite communications (SATCOM). The 4.5-ton airplane can stay airborne for up to 24 hours and has six external hard points to carry bombs and missiles such as SOM-J also developed for the Turkish Armed Forces. The Akinci UAV is expected to achieve initial operational capability with the Turkish Security Forces in late 2020 or early 2021. The first Akinci prototype took to the skies on December 6, 2019. The aircraft is expected to fire the Gokdogan and Bozdogan air-to-air missiles as well as other ammunition. The Akinci also features six Artificial Intelligence (AI) computers responsible for the flight control, replacing the GPS for navigation functions and target information gathering. The final max takeoff weight of the Akinci is 5,500 kilogram and can be powered by two 450-hp or 750-hp engines. It can transport 900 kilogram externally and 450 kilogram internally. The Akinci B model is powered by two 750-hp engines (1,500-hp in total) and made its maiden flight on March 2, 2022. The Akinci C is powered by two 950-hp engines (1,900-hp in total) and is expected to make its maiden flight in 2023.

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