MilitaryTAI ANKA-S
UAV / Droneconfirmed
The ANKA-S is Turkey's indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UCAV developed by TAI. It can carry laser-guided bombs, MAM-L smart micro munitions, and CIRIT rockets. Equipped with Satcom for beyond-line-of-sight operations.
Specifications
| Type | UAV / Drone |
| Origin | Turkey |
| Manufacturer | Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) |
| Introduced | 2017 |
| Status | In service |
| Ceiling | 9,144 |
| Payload | 350 |
| Range | 200 |
| Weight | 1,700 |
| Speed | 217 |
History
Development began 2004. First flew 2010. ANKA-S variant with Satcom entered service 2017. Turkish military operates it in various configurations for ISR and strike missions. Has been used in Syria, Libya, and against PKK targets in northern Iraq.
Operators
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