Bayraktar TB3 hits record altitude VIDEO

Turkish company Baykar has successfully completed another test for the Bayraktar TB3 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for high-altitude system performance.

Baykar made a post on its X account in this regard, Caliber.Az reports.

#BayraktarTB3 ✈️ ⚓️🚀

✅ 16. Uçuş | Yüksek İrtifa Sistem Performans Testi
☁️ 30.000 Feet Yükseklik

✅ 16th Flight | High Altitude System Performance Test
☁️ Altitude: 30,000 Feet#MilliTeknolojiHamlesi 🌍🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/EcF3Ch02Fn

— BAYKAR (@BaykarTech) February 2, 2024

Türkiye’s unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), Bayraktar TB3, which took off with the PD-170 engine developed domestically by TUSAŞ Engine Industries (TEI), has successfully completed all tests to measure system performance and durability at high altitude during the highaltitude flight test, the drone climbed to 30,000 feet (9,144 meters).

The UCAV is distinguished by its foldable wing structure, enabling it to operate from short-runway ships like the TCG Anadolu. With a maximum takeoff weight of 1,450 kilograms and a payload capacity of 280 kilograms, it is nearly twice as heavy as its predecessor, the Bayraktar TB2.

Baykar, with a focus on UAV-related research and development since 2003, has gained significant revenue from exports, leading Türkiye's defense and aerospace industry in exports. Baykar's export agreements span 33 Countries, highlighting the global reach of its UAV technology.

The successful flight test of the Bayraktar TB3 UCAV marks a significant achievement for Türkiye's defense capabilities and Baykar's technological advancements. As Baykar prepares to integrate the TB3 into aircraft carrier operations, Türkiye positions itself as a leader in UCAV development and deployment.