The second prototype of Bayraktar TB3 marine UCAV fitted with ASELFLIR-500 electro-optical system has flown for 27 hours in the latest flight test.
The total distance travelled in the 26th flight test reached 4600 km. The first prototype had a record flight time of 32 hours and 5700 km of distance travelled.
Given the plans announced, Bayraktar TB3 is expected to begin its tests from a mock runway resembling TCG ANADOLU’s this year.
With its reinforced landing gear, folding wings, and a more powerful engine, Bayraktar TB3 UCAV can take off from and land on short-runway ships like TCG Anadolu (L400). Selçuk Bayraktar, Chairman of the Board and Technology Leader of Baykar, announced plans to begin testing Bayraktar TB3 on the TCG Anadolu (L400) ship in 2024.
With an MTOW of 1450 kg and a payload capacity of 280 kg, Bayraktar TB3 is nearly two times heavier than its predecessor, Bayraktar TB2. The TB3 is expected to have a range of 1,000 nautical miles. The UCAV will have a variety of munitions for surface targets both on the sea and ground.
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV’s Second Prototype Flies for 27 Hours
