Bayraktar TB3 combat drone passes new flight test

The Turkish-made Bayraktar TB3 combat drone has successfully passed another flight test.

As Ukrinform reports, Baykar reported this on the social network X.

«Bayraktar TB3 with ANTIDOT-2U/S electronic support system completed flight test», – the message states

The ANTIDOT-2U/S system was developed and manufactured by the Turkish company Aselsan.

#BayraktarTB2

ANTIDOT-2U/S Elektronik Destek Podu ile Uçuş Testi

Flight Test With ANTIDOT-2U/S Electronic Support Pod#Baykar @Aselsan#MilliTeknolojiHamlesi pic.twitter.com/iTLiVm19Gg

— BAYKAR (@BaykarTech) January 7, 2025

«Our drones with the latest EW technologies will cause a multiplier effect on the battlefield» – Aselsan company CEO Ahmet Akyol noted on the social network H.

As noted CNN Türk, the company has export agreements with 34 countries – with 33 countries for the supply of the Bayraktar TB2 attack UAV and 9 countries – Bayraktar AKINCI.

According to the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), in 2021 and 2022 the company became the leader in defense and aerospace industry exports. And in 2023, according to the Directorate of Defense Industry of Turkey, it became the leader in exports in the defense sector, reaching 1.8 billion dollars in exports.

As you know, Bayraktar TB3 is designed to take off from various surfaces, including marine platforms with a short runway. In addition to reconnaissance and surveillance missions, it can engage targets with missiles placed under its wings. A feature of the design of the drone is its folding wings, which allows it to be used on aircraft carriers. The wingspan is 14 meters, the length of the UAV is 8.35 m, the height is 2.6 m. The maximum take-off weight is 1450 kg. Cruising speed – 125 knots, maximum -160 knots. Carrying capacity – 280 kilograms. The duration of Bayraktar TB3 operation without recharging is more than 24 hours.