Türkiye successfully tests Bayraktar KIZILELMA-3 unmanned fighter jet VIDEO

Turkish Baykar defence company is testing the third prototype of its Bayraktar KIZILELMA unmanned fighter jet, with successful trials of engine starting and operation.

The Bayraktar KIZILELMA is an advanced unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by Baykar, Caliber.Az reports citing Baykar’s message on X.

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✅ Motor Çalıştırma Testi | Engine Run Test #MilliTeknolojiHamlesi 🌍🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/trmGiJa6i0

— BAYKAR (@BaykarTech) July 23, 2024

Baykar, known for its successful Bayraktar TB2 and Akıncı drones, developed the KIZILELMA further to enhance Türkiye’s capabilities in unmanned aerial warfare.

The KIZILELMA is designed as a next-generation unmanned fighter jet, capable of performing a variety of complex missions that traditionally required manned aircraft. The KIZILELMA features a stealthy design to reduce radar cross-section, enhancing its survivability in contested environments. It also aims to achieve supersonic speeds.

Equipped with state-of-the-art avionics, sensors, and communication systems, the KIZILELMA can perform autonomous and semi-autonomous operations. It is designed to carry a variety of payloads, including air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground missiles, and precision-guided munitions, making it versatile for different combat scenarios.

Baykar has developed multiple prototypes of the KIZILELMA, with each iteration incorporating improvements based on testing and feedback.