TAI Şimşek
UAV / Droneconfirmed
TAI Şimşek is a turbojet-powered radio-controlled high-speed target drone designed, developed and built by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) between 2009 and 2012 for the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces. Şimşek is the Turkish word for "lightning".
Specifications
| Type | UAV / Drone |
| Manufacturer | Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) |
| Introduced | 2012 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 740 km/h |
| Ceiling | 4,500 m |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | — | confirmed |
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