AKINCI UAV successfully strikes target with İHA-122 supersonic missile Test Footage Released

The Bayraktar AKINCI, a heavy strike unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), has successfully hit its target during a test firing of the İHA-122 supersonic air-to-surface missile equipped with a television guidance system.

The project continues to integrate locally developed munitions and systems into the Bayraktar AKINCI, designed by Baykar, Caliber.Az reports via SavunmaSanayiST.com.

Bayraktar AKINCI TİHA ile TV Arayıcı Başlıklı İHA-122 Süpersonik Füze Atış Testi başarıyla gerçekleştirildi! pic.twitter.com/mpZ6E9w2v8

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The İHA-122 missile, developed indigenously by Roketsan, underwent a series of test launches, all of which were successfully completed.

The Bayraktar AKINCI, developed by Baykar, is a high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) showcasing Türkiye's advanced drone capabilities. In September 2024, it successfully tested the TOLUN IIR guided munition, hitting a target 20 km away with precision using its imaging infrared guidance system.

The UCAV integrates a range of indigenous munitions, including MAM-L, MAM-T, and the IHA-230 supersonic missile, enhancing its operational flexibility. It has proven effective in both combat, such as the Pençe-Kilit Operations in Northern Iraq, and humanitarian missions, including providing critical support during the 2023 Türkiye-Syria earthquake.

The AKINCI continues to demonstrate its versatility and precision, solidifying its role in modern military and disaster response operations.

By Aghakazim Guliyev