Turkish ANKA-3 stealth drone achieves 8th successful test flight with "Hürjet" trainer VIDEO

Turkish stealth drone ANKA-3 has completed its 8th test flight alongside a Hürjet supersonic trainer aircraft.

➡️ #HÜRJET 66. sorti
➡️ #ANKA III 8. sorti
✅ 50 dakika uçuş süresi, 7.000 feet irtifa, 165 knot hız 💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/2FSHxbvW0m

— SavunmaSanayiST.com (@SavunmaSanayiST) June 5, 2024

The flight lasted 50 minutes at an altitude of 7,000 feet and a speed of 165 knots, Caliber.Az reports, citing the X page of the Turkish online defence platform SavunmaSanayiST.com.

ANKA-3 boasts a sophisticated set of features that place it at the forefront of modern military aviation.

Developed by TUSAŞ, ANKA-3 is a jet-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for high-speed operations and capable of striking air-to-ground and air-to-air targets.

Powered by a jet engine, it can reach a maximum speed of Mach 0.7 - 800 km/h, which is necessary for rapid deployment and quick response in various combat scenarios.

Weighing 7 tons, ANKA-3 can carry a significant payload: its maximum takeoff weight is 6,500 kg, and its payload capacity is 1,200 kg.

This capability allows it to carry a variety of weapons and surveillance equipment, ensuring its versatility for performing various tasks, from reconnaissance to offensive operations.

Its low radar signature enhances its survivability in the airspace, allowing it to evade enemy radar systems.

Thanks to its satellite control capabilities, both within line of sight and beyond line of sight, ANKA-3 can operate over vast distances, which is important for strategic reconnaissance and long-range strike missions.

It has a cruise speed of Mach 0.42 and can reach a maximum speed of Mach 0.7 at an altitude of 9,000 meters.

The successful completion of its 8th test flight alongside the Hürjet supersonic trainer marks another significant milestone in the development of ANKA-3, bringing it closer to operational readiness.

This advanced UAV is poised to play a crucial role in enhancing Turkey's airpower capabilities and strengthening its defence posture.