Türkiye's national and original unmanned warplane Bayraktar KIZILELMAcontinues to complete the critical stages in the testing schedule, one by one. Baykur This fighter jet, developed entirely with its own resources, was launched on March 15 Aerodynamic System Identification Test successfully passed. Bayraktar KIZILELMA, which is an important turning point in Türkiye's defense industry, high maneuverability, speed and artificial intelligence supported systems will shape the air warfare of the future.
Bayraktar KIZILELMA is progressing in the testing process
Flight tests of Bayraktar KIZILELMA continue according to the planned schedule. Taking off from the AKINCI Flight Training and Test Center in Çorlu, Tekirdağ, with the afterburner on aeroplane, TC-OZB3 successfully completed the aerodynamic system identification test with the production prototype tail number. This test was carried out to identify the aircraft represents a critical stage in providing important data on air resistance, maneuverability and speed performance.
Developed for Challenging Tasks
Bayraktar KIZILELMA, Thanks to its powerful engine that can approach the speed of sound and its aerodynamic improvements will play an active role in challenging air operations. The aircraft, equipped with AESA radar, high situational awareness By winning, it will demonstrate superior performance in detecting and engaging enemy targets.
In light of the data obtained during the development process, the aircraft avionics systems, structural durability and flight control mechanisms are constantly being improved. Integrated afterburner engine alternative, By increasing the speed of KIZILELMA, on the battlefield will help ensure air superiority.
Flight Success in Record Time
Bayraktar KIZILELMA, Baykar With 100% equity capital As a project developed, Launched in 2021The aircraft, whose production process was completed quickly, It came off the production line on November 14, 2022 and was taken to the AKINCI Flight Training and Test Center in Çorlu.Bayraktar KIZILELMA, which successfully passed the ground tests carried out here, It made its first flight on December 14, 2022. So, It was ready for flight in just one year and took to the skies in record time..
A First in World Aviation History: Fleet Flights
Bayraktar KIZILELMA, TECHNOFEST 2023 KIZILELMA, which carried out formation flights with Bayraktar AKINCI TİHA, made a first in the world aviation history within the scope of On May 1, 2023, the legendary Turkish Air Force demonstration teams, SOLOTÜRK and Turkish Stars, performed a formation flight in the skies of Istanbul..
This flight, It was one of the most important experiments that showed that unmanned warplanes could conduct joint operations with manned jets.This concept shows the role that KIZILELMA will play in future air combat, It is considered a harbinger of radical changes in air warfare doctrines..
Baykar: Türkiye's Export Champion
Baykar has written a great success story by financing the development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) entirely with its own resources since 2003. As of 2023, 83% of the company's revenues were from exports..
In 2023 1.8 billion dollars of exports Baykar, who carried out Türkiye's Among the 10 largest exporting companies took place. In 2024, the company, which obtained 90% of its revenues from exports, once again achieved an export success of 1.8 billion dollars..
Baykar, which is the leader in the world unmanned aerial vehicle export market, Bayraktar TB34 UCAV exported to 2 countries and Bayraktar AKINCI UCAV exported to 11 countries.
Leading Position in the Defense and Aviation Industry
Baykar, According to the data of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) and the Presidency of Defense Industries, it became the export leader of the defense and aviation sector in Türkiye in 2021, 2022 and 2023.. In 2024, it will realize one quarter of the sector's exports on its own, making Türkiye a leader in the global market..
So far, Baykar has:
Bayraktar TB2 SIHA with 34 countries
Bayraktar AKINCI TİHA with 11 countries
Signed export agreements with 36 countries in total.
These figures show that Baykar is a global player how big an impact it has on the defense industry proves.
Bayraktar KIZILELMA: It Will Shape the Air Combat of the Future
Bayraktar KIZILELMA, Türkiye's first unmanned combat aircraft It represents the highest point reached by the national defense industry.. High speed, advanced maneuverability and artificial intelligence supported systems It will play a critical role in the warfare environments of the future.
Thanks to Baykar's leadership in innovation and technology, Bayraktar KIZILELMA is not only Türkiye's, It is a project that the international defense industry is also following carefully. It is clearly seen that Türkiye This big step towards becoming an independent power in the defense industry, will be crowned with new successes in the coming years.
