STM, one of the leading companies in the Turkish defense industry, has achieved another success. The first export contract was made for the mini UAV BOYGA developed by STM. So, in what missions can this small unmanned aerial vehicle be used? Here are the features and details of the STM BOYGA UAV…
Small in size but big in impact: STM BOYGA UAV features…
The success of the Turkish defense industry in terms of aircraft continues to increase every day. Focusing particularly on unmanned aerial vehicles, Turkey continues to design and produce new products in this field with both private sector and state investments. New news came from STM, which focuses on mini UAV products.
Designed and developed by STM, the BOYGA mini UAV has made its first export deal. The new address for the 81mm Mortar Ammunition-carrying Rotary Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle BOYGA is Africa. After Turkey, the first user of BOYGA will be the African Air Force.
With the Russia-Ukraine war, the whole world realized how important mini UAV models are. Because these products stand out with their affordable prices and ease of use compared to other UAV models. If you want, you can use the mini UAV series, which can carry 81 mm ammunition, for attacks similar to kamikaze UAV attacks.
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STM BOYGA UAV features
| Mechanical Properties and Performance | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 800x800x500mm |
| Diagonal Length | 1,150mm |
| Weight (without ammunition) | 15kg |
| Take-off weight | 17 kg |
| Airtime | 30 minutes (with 1 ammunition) |
| Maximum Flight Altitude | 1,500m AGL |
| Maximum Cruising Speed | 20m/s |
| Maximum Wind Speed Resistance | 10m/s |