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Baykar Technology, Bayraktar TB2 Retired

Baykar: Turkey's Global Leader in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and Defence Technologies

Baykar Technology, was founded in 1986 and has been in operation since the 2000s. unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UCAV) is a globally recognised Turkish defence industry giant. Developed entirely with domestic engineering power Bayraktar TB2, TB3, Akıncı, Kızılelma such platforms strengthen the defence capabilities of both Turkey and friendly and allied countries.

Recent Developments and Achievements

  • Piaggio Aerospace Acquisition - With the acquisition of 140-year-old Italian aerospace company Piaggio Aerospace, Baykar took the Turkish aerospace industry to Europe.
  • UAV Cooperation with Leonardo - A high technology UAV development and production agreement was signed with Italian Leonardo.
  • National Engine TM100 - Bayraktar TB2 now flies with the completely domestic TM100 engine.
  • MURAD AESA Radar - Bayraktar Akıncı successfully completed its first test flight with the MURAD AESA radar produced by ASELSAN.
  • Bayraktar TB3 - TCG Anadolu realised its first landing and take-off from TCG Anadolu, marking a first in the world.
  • Export Achievements - Sale of 60 TB3s and 9 Akıncıs to Indonesia; TB2 supply to NATO member Croatia.

Technology and Innovation

  • Indigenous and national avionic systems
  • Artificial intelligence-supported flight control software
  • Enhanced autonomy and satellite control capabilities
  • UCAV technology capable of take-off and landing from sea platforms

Global Impact

By exporting UAVs/SUAVs to 34 countries as of 2025, Baykar has carried Turkey's global brand value in the defence industry to the highest level.

Bayraktar TB3 TCG Anadolu Ramp Take-off Test

Bayraktar TB3 advances towards TCG Anadolu: Successful Ramp Take-off Test

The Bayraktar TB3 achieved another success in a "ramp launch test" conducted under conditions similar to those on the TCG Anadolu ship.

AKINCI UAV, Iran, Raisi Accident

Türkiye's most advanced UAV, AKINCI, found a missing helicopter in Iran.

The wreckage of the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, which crashed near Tabriz on its return journey from Azerbaijan, has been located by the AKINCI UAV.

ASELFLIR 500, TB2, Firing Test

Precision Strike Capability from Bayraktar TB2 Equipped with ASELSAN ASELFLIR 500

Bayraktar TB2 integrated with ASELSAN ASELFLIR 500 destroyed fixed and moving targets with high precision.

Baykar, Bayraktar KALKAN DİHA

Bayraktar KALKAN DİHA's High Flight Success

Dikey Kalkış ve İniş yapabilen İnsansız Hava Aracı Bayraktar KALKAN (VTOL UAV), 30. uçuş testini başarıyla tamamladı.

Baykar AKINCI yeni motorları

Bayraktar AKINCI C, 850 BG Yeni Motorları İle İlk Uçuşunu Yaptı

Bayraktar AKINCI C’nin yeni motorları (2x850 BG) başarıyla test edildi.

Baykar AKINCI, MAM-T, MAM-L, ASELFLIR-500

ASELFLIR-500 ile Donatılan Akıncı SİHA, Albatros-T’yi Başarıyla İmha Etti

AKINCI İHA ASELFLIR-500 ile, MAM-T ve MAM-L akıllı mühimmatlarını kullanarak Albatros-T tipi bir deniz aracını başarıyla imha etti.

AKINCI SİHA, Azerbaycan

Azerbaycan Hava Kuvvetleri AKINCI SİHA’larına kavuştu

AKINCI SİHA Azerbaycan Hava Kuvvetleri'nde göreve başladı.

Baykar, Bayraktar TB3 16th Test

Bayraktar TB3 Tested at High Altitude

Bayraktar TB3 16. test uçuşunda 30 bin feet irtifada başarıyla test edildi.

Bayraktar TB3 15th Test Flight

Bayraktar TB3 Takes Another Step Closer to TCG Anadolu: 15th Flight Test Successfully Completed

Selçuk Bayraktar announced on his social media account that the Bayraktar TB3 has completed its 15th flight test.

Bayraktar TB3 14th Test

The Bayraktar TB3 UAV successfully completed its 14th flight test.

The Bayraktar TB3 UAV, equipped with the domestically produced TEI PD170 engine, has reached a total flight time of 108 hours.

Bayraktar TB3, 13th Test

The Bayraktar TB3 remained airborne for 32 hours and flew 5,700 kilometers.

The Bayraktar TB3 broke the record for flight endurance with a 32-hour flight at an altitude of 20,000 feet.

Bayraktar TB3 12th Test

Bayraktar TB3 broke its own record by staying in the air for 12 hours in its 12th flight test

Bayraktar TB3 successfully completed its 12th flight test by staying in the air for 12 hours.