Turkiye unveils successful flight tests of Bayraktar KIZILELMA PT-3 fighter jet VIDEO 

The Turkish Baykar company has released a video showcasing the testing of its latest unmanned fighter jet Bayraktar KIZILELMA PT-3. 

“The initial flight tests were successful,” Caliber.Az reports, citing Baykar’s message on X.

Bayraktar #KIZILELMA PT-3 Üretim Prototipi ✈️🚀🍎

✅ İlk Uçuş Testi
✅ First Flight Test#MilliTeknolojiHamlesi 🌍🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/zKfJ5xdjbf

— BAYKAR (@BaykarTech) September 25, 2024

Further details regarding the progress of the Bayraktar KIZILELMA PT-3 project have not been disclosed. 

The KIZILELMA is a state-of-the-art unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by Baykar Technologies. It features a single-engine, low-observable airframe with advanced stealth capabilities, a cruising speed of Mach 0.6, and a maximum speed close to Mach 0.9. The aircraft is designed to operate at an operational altitude of 35,000 feet with a payload capacity of 1.5 tons and a maximum takeoff weight of 6,000 kilogrammes.

This UCAV is equipped with various advanced technologies, including satellite control, fully autonomous takeoff and landing, high maneuverability, and an AESA radar for high situational awareness. It also has internal weapons bays, enhancing its stealth features, and is capable of operating from short-runway aircraft carriers like the Turkish Navy's TCG Anadolu. The KIZILELMA's development began in 2013, with significant progress in recent years. It completed its maiden flight in December 2022, followed by multiple successful flight tests throughout 2023.

By Naila Huseynova