Bayraktar TB2, Turkey’s domestically produced SİHA, made its name known to the world once again with its success against the Russian forces in the Ukraine-Russia war. SİHA was the subject of Time magazine today.
As Russia entered the 8th day of its attack on Ukraine, Turkey managed to make its name known to the whole world with its vehicle, which is one of the biggest achievements of the Defense Industry in this one-week period. It has proven itself in the international arena in the war between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Bayraktar TB2 SİHAused effectively by Ukraine against Russian forces.
The video, shared by Ukraine in the past days and showing the moments of the Russian forces being shot, was watched by millions in a very short time and made Bayraktar TB2 heard by the whole world. Bayraktar TB2, which plays an active role in the defense of Ukraine, is one of the most respected magazines in the world today. Topic by Time.
Images, great advantage for the recognition of the SİHA:
Time, in its article titled “Ukraine’s Secret Weapon Against Russia: Turkish Drones”, talked about the virality of the video shared by the Ukrainian forces and Bayraktar shared the features of the TB2. Time also included the explanation of Arda Mevlütoğlu, who also writes on aviation, space and defense issues. Mevlütoğlu shared the following words about Bayraktar TB2’s success in Ukraine:
“The footage released by the Ukrainian military shows serious flaws in the Russian air defense, much to the surprise of many observers. The images are also public relations and psychological warfare for very useful.”
“Their greatest strength is that they are cheap”
Time also included the comments of Tony Osborne from the US-based Aviation Week, which publishes on the aviation industry. Osbornne used the following sentences about Bayraktar:
“The Flagships have had some really important successes in recent years. I would argue it’s the most famous drone right now. The great thing about the Flagships is that they’re cheap so you shouldn’t be too worried about losing them. You can send them into battle and if they hit a dramatic hit like we saw yesterday, suddenly you win the war of attrition.”
While Ukraine was looking for drones, the United States, China and Israel did not respond to Ukraine’s request. Turkey to Ukraine The only country that has agreed to sell drones had happened. While each of the flag bearers was sold to Ukraine for one-digit million dollars, some equipment such as the surface-to-air missile system destroyed by the SİHAs 50 million dollars is said to have value.
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