AKSUNGUR Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), seen in Chad fields, draws attention as one of Turkey's leading technological marvels. This powerful system is designed to be capable of undertaking uninterrupted intelligence, reconnaissance and attack missions.
Features and Performance
- Dimensions/Weight: AKSUNGUR's wingspan is determined as 24 meters (78.7 ft) and its horizontal length is 11.6 meters (38 ft).
- Engine: Equipped with the national engine TEI-PD2023 as of November 170, AKSUNGUR has the power to enable long-term operations up to 40.000 ft.
- Weapon Options: AKSUNGUR has a structure that can be equipped with various air-to-ground weapons and offers high flexibility in its missions.
- Performance: The UAV exhibits impressive performance thanks to its two twin-turbocharged diesel engines.
Details about AKSUNGUR Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Equipped with high payloads such as electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR), synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and signal intelligence (SIGINT), AKSUNGUR can also be supported by air-to-ground weapons. It demonstrated a successful performance in its first flight, which was carried out with the national engine TEI-PD2023 in November 170, rising to 30.000 ft. Its ability to remain airborne continuously for 41 hours was also tested.