The US Space Force has unveiled its new Remote Modular Terminal (RMT) weapon system. The system has completed its…
The Turkish company Baykar released a VIDEO and photos of the tests carried out for Kizilelma, the new Turkish drone. According to the company, the test was successfully carried out at the Akinci Air Center in the province of Raidesto. Kizilelma is the largest unmanned aerial vehicle manufactured by Baykar to date, since the same company also manufactures the Akinci.
#KIZILELMA'nın ilk koşu testi…✈️🍎🚀
First takeoff roll test. Smells like #KIZILELMA spirit…✈️🍎🚀pic.twitter.com/eGsSqBS7Or
— Selçuk Bayraktar (@Selcuk) November 20, 2022
Kizilelma Technical Characteristics:
- Endurance: 5 hours
- Max Takeoff Weight: 6 Tons
- Cruise Speed: 0.6
- Operating Altitude: 35000 ft
- Mission Radius: 500 nautical miles
Its armament will likely consist of air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles of the Turkish military industry. Later versions are expected to be fitted with an AI-322F engine to give the aircraft hypersonic capabilities, while it is currently powered by an AI-25TLT engine.
Due to its size, speed and altitude features, Kizilelma seeks to combine the capabilities of an unmanned aerial vehicle such as the Bayraktar with those of a fighter aircraft. The purpose is for the system to be used both in reconnaissance and surveillance missions, to carry out precision strikes and even engage in aerial combat.
Its maiden flight is expected to take place within 2022.
Also read: Ukraine | Cooperation with Turkey to manufacture Bayraktar Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles
READ MORE
ASCANIO | Made-in-Cyprus Mixed Reality training
https://defenceredefined.com.cy/ascanio-made-in-cyprus-mixed-reality-training/Technology is advancing at an accelerated pace and so do the training requirements of those holding high-risk positions.
IWI | Introduces Micro Folding Battle Sights to enhance Co-Witness capabilities
IWI (Israel Weapon Industries), a member of the SK Group, has unveiled its new Micro Folding Battle Sights (MFBS).
Cyprus Issue | Russia’s will to help UN efforts
Russia’s willingness to support the efforts of the UN Secretary General’s Personal Envoy for Cyprus, Maria Ángela Holguín Cuéjar, to resume…
Ukraine | New spokeswoman for Foreign Ministry looks real…but she’s not
The new spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was presented by Ukraine… an AI-generated person. That is Victoria Shi.
HNDGS | Bilateral joint training between Greece and Poland – Photos
The bilateral joint training between the Armed Forces of Greece and Poland, in the wider area of Attica, was completed on Thursday…
Turkey | Severes trade relations with Israel
Turkey suspended all trade with Israel as of yesterday, Thursday, Bloomberg reported, citing two Turkish officials.
USA | New initiative in Congress for complete lift of arms embargo in Cyprus
The complete lift of the arms embargo on the Republic of Cyprus and the abolition of its annual renewal is provided for in a bill…
Sielman | Contract for support of the HAWK anti-aircraft system
The US Department of Defence has awarded a $49.9 million contract modification to Greek company Sielman S.A. to provide diagnostic and…