Turkish company Baykar Makina has unveiled a prototype of its new unmanned aerial vehicle Bayraktar TB3.

What is known

The novelty is the successor to Bayraktar TB2. The UAV is now being prepared for the first flight. The drone received increased dimensions, a slightly modified appearance, as well as folding wings. Thanks to them, the drone will be able to be based on ships. The drone will be powered by a new turbodiesel aircraft engine.

It will be capable of landing and taking off on ships with short runways. #BayraktarTB3 SİHA is counting the days for its first flight.#BayraktarTB3 SİHA will be held in Istanbul between April 27 and May 1, 2023. #TEKNOFESTIt will be exhibited publicly for the first time.#MilliTeknolojiHamlesi ✈️???????????????????? pic.twitter.com/keFDL2zeeh

— BAYKAR (@BaykarTech) March 27, 2023

In terms of specifications, the Bayraktar TB3 will have a maximum takeoff weight of 1450kg with a payload of 280kg. The drone will be able to stay in the air for up to 50 hours. The drone will be shown publicly for the first time at the Teknofest exhibition, which will be held in Istanbul from April 27 to May 1. By the way, in the future, the drone is planned to be used on the flagship aircraft carrier of the Turkish Navy TCG Anadolu.

Source: @BaykarTech