Turkey’s investments in the defense industry continue. Turbojet engine developed by TAI lightning drone and ANKA UAV integrated together for the first time. Lightning, which was successfully released to the targeted areas, also managed to get full marks with its flight ability.
ANKA UAV and Şimşek drone were used together for the first time
In the statement made by the President of the Defense Industry, İsmail Demir, it was pointed out that two products from the TAI inventory carried out a successful test. According to Demir’s share, Şimşek, which is integrated into ANKA UAV and has the ability to carry different loads, has successfully flown many times.
The Şimşek High Speed Target Aircraft System, which is currently used for target measurements of air defense systems, is improving its capabilities thanks to the new integration. turbojet engine and Şimşek, which arouses curiosity with the support of radio control, in air-to-air, land-air, anti-aircraft and missile systems stands out for its usability.
In the post made by İsmail Demir, President of the Defense Industry, on Twitter, Test images of ANKA UAV and Şimşek place was given. Demir pointed out that the efforts to increase the capabilities on the UAV will also continue.
Şimşek has been in the air defense inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces since 2012. combat aircraft and missiles can be used in conjunction with With its integration into ANKA UAV, it has proven its success.
Lightning High Speed Target Aircraft System features
- 45 minutes hover time
- Max speed 350+ kts
- Mission between 50 ft (15 m) and 20,000 ft (6100 m) altitude
- Range 70+ km
- Take off with launcher
- Landing or landing with a parachute
- Takeoff and control from ship helicopter platforms
- Real-time encrypted digital flight data recording and playback
Demir also stated in the continuation of his statement that they accelerated their work for innovative technologies. He pointed out that the release of a mobile platform other than the mobile platform was carried out by a limited number of countries.
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