The BayraktarTactical UAS

The Turkish-origin Bayraktar Tactical UAS or Bayraktar TB1 is a surveillance and reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle ( UAV) initially developed for the Turkish Armed Forces in a joint venture between the Kale Group and Baykar Technologies. While the Turkish Armed Forces describes Bayraktar as ‘Tactical UAV Class’ international classification of it would be a medium-altitude long-endurance UAV. With its 650 kg MTOW and 12 metre wingspan and powered by an internal combustion engine, Bayraktar has a ceiling of 22,500 feet and loitering for more than 24 hours.

Armament carried on four hard points includes laser guided smart munition, Roketsan Cirit 70mm missile and L-UMTAS Long Range Anti-tank missiles, and other smart munitions.