The countdown has begun for the new model of Bayraktar S/UAV series, which has become the favorite of the defense industry market with the Ukraine war. Selçuk Bayraktar shared about Bayraktar TB3, which draws attention with its features.
Bayraktar TB3 will soon perform a test flight
The TB3 model in the background of the photo shared by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the past days became the agenda on social media. The TB3 model is expected to start test flights shortly.
Making a statement on the subject, Selçuk Bayraktar said, “The images of the fish, which is the first of its kind with the ability to fold its wings, appearing on the production line in the photos we shared today, were taken before Ramadan.”
We know that the TB3 is physically larger than its predecessor. TB3, which is stated to be able to carry almost 3 times the load of TB2, is quite ambitious in terms of price / performance.
Another good development in Bayraktar TB3 is on the engine side. Because, in this aircraft, 172 horsepower (61% more powerful than TB2) produced by TUSAŞ Motor Industry or TEI for short. TEI-PD170 Turbodiesel Aviation Engine will be used. You can click here to get information about other domestic engines.
Bayraktar TB3 features
- Wingspan: 14 meters
- Length: 8.35 meters
- Height: 2.6 meters
- Takeoff Weight: 1450 kilograms
- Maximum cruise speed: 125 knots-160 knots (300 km/h)
- Payload capacity: 6 weapon stations – 280 kilograms
- Airtime: 24+ hours
- Folding wing structure
- Automatic take-off and landing capability from short-runway aircraft carriers
- Line of sight and beyond communication
- SATCOM satellite link
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