Bayraktar TB3 shipborne UCAV (PT-1R) developed by Baykar dropped three MAM-L TV glide munitions with man-in-the-loop capability in a single sortie.
The first test of ROKETSAN's MAM-L TV glide munition from Bayraktar TB3 UCAV, which is set to be a pivotal part of TCG Anadolu LHD’s air wing, covered three consecutive drops on a target.
Bayraktar TB3 previously test-fired UAV-122 aeroballistic missile, KEMANKEŞ 1 loitering munition, MAM-T glide munition, and baseline MAM-L glide munition.
MAM-L TV offers a longer range compared to the laser/GNSS guided baseline MAM-L, thanks to no constraint from laser designation/sensing.
In addition to increased range, optical seekers offer fire-and-forget capability in cases where the targets can be picked up automatically by the guidance algorithm, which allows multiple engagements at the same time on moving targets.
The TV seeker also features a man-in-the-loop mode for target selection or manual control at the final phase through a datalink, which sets the launching UCAV as a relay between the GCS and munition.
MAM-L is also available with an IIR seeker, which can reach a ramge of 25+ km.
Other Munitions Planned for Bayraktar TB3
Including the tested MAM-series munitions, UAV-122, and KEMANKEŞ 1; Bayraktar TB3 is planned to use a wide range of munitions.
ASELSAN’s TOLUN small-diameter bomb is planned for Bayraktar TB3 as a heavy hitter with structure penetration capabilities, thanks to the steel casing. Due to the weight of around 140 kg, two TOLUN bombs can be carried.
An unusual option will be the SUNGUR short-range air defence missile in air-to-air missile configuration, fitted into a single canister. The missile with a range of 8+ km (Considering the range increase from airborne launch), will allow Bayraktar TB3 to hunt down helicopters and other UAVs.
Author: Kaan Azman
Editor:Özgür Ekşi
