Baykar successfully tests fourth prototype of unmanned combat aircraft VIDEO

Turkish defence company Baykar has successfully completed a new test flight of the fourth prototype of its next-generation unmanned combat aircraft, the Bayraktar KIZILELMA.

The prototype, designated PT-4, took off from the AKINCI Flight Training and Test Center in the Çorlu district of Tekirdağ. According to Baykar, the aircraft performed the test using its afterburner system, marking another milestone in the development of the jet-powered, carrier-capable unmanned fighter. The company announced the successful test on X, Caliber.Az reports. 

Bayraktar #KIZILELMA PT-4 ✈️🚀🍎

✅ Test Uçuşu | AB Kalkışlı Aerodinamik Sistem Tanımlama Testi
✅ Test Flight | AB-Assisted Takeoff Aerodynamics System Identification Test#MilliTeknolojiHamlesi 🌍🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/x7wTib73Qk

— BAYKAR (@BaykarTech) May 24, 2025

The PT-4 successfully completed its first test flight on May 15, 2025, conducting an aerodynamic system identification test assisted by an afterburner (AB). The Bayraktar KIZILELMA PT-4 is an advanced prototype of Türkiye's first jet-powered, carrier-capable unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), developed by Baykar. The PT-4 variant represents a significant milestone in the KIZILELMA program, showcasing enhanced capabilities and technological advancements.

Designed for versatility, the KIZILELMA PT-4 is capable of executing a range of military operations, including air-to-air combat and ground attack missions. It features a low radar cross-section for stealth operations and is equipped with an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar for enhanced situational awareness. The UCAV is also engineered for take-off and landing on short-runway aircraft carriers, expanding its operational deployment options.

The Bayraktar KIZILELMA project, initiated in 2021, represents Türkiye's commitment to developing indigenous unmanned combat aircraft technology.

By Sabina Mammadli