Anka-3
General information
TypeUnmanned combat aerial vehicle
National originTürkiye
ManufacturerTurkish Aerospace Industries
Designer
Management and usageTurkish Air Force
Number built1
History
First flightDecember 2023
Notes
Status:
  • In testing and evaluation [1]
  • Serial production planned for 2025


Anka 3 is a flying wing unmanned stealth drone. The drone will be capable of performing different missions such as reconnaissance, surveillance and intelligence, with air-ground munitions, air-to-air ammunition and radar systems. It will be able to perform many tasks such as operation and communication relay together with other friendly elements.

It has neither horizontal nor vertical tails, a design that officials say will enable it to operate covertly without detection. It will also feature a high-speed transfer capability, allowing quick deployment to remote areas.

The Anka-3 is expected to be capable of flying at a service altitude of up to 40,000 feet and withstand flight for up to 10 hours at 30,000 feet.

It will have a maximum takeoff weight of 6,500 kilograms (14,330.05 pounds) and a practical payload capacity of 1,200 kilograms.

Anka-3's capacity will enable the integration of a wide range of options, from commonly used munitions in current UAVs to larger munitions such as SOM-J, MK-82 and bunker-busting bombs.

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References

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  1. ^ "Türkiye's new stealth drone performs maiden flight". Daily Sabah. 2023-12-28. Retrieved 2024-02-28.