ANKA 3, a new stealth combat drone developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries and featuring low radar visibility, high payload capacity and multi-mission capabilities, has completed its maiden flight.

the unmanned fighter aircraft, completed its maiden flight in Ankara, a milestone that marks a new era of defense industry autonomy in Turkey. The success of this drone flight not only serves as an example of the progress made by Turkey's aerospace engineering sector, but also places the country at the forefront of advances in UAV technology.

In addition to its innovative design and advanced capabilities, the ANKA III represents more than just new military hardware. This is proof of Türkiye's commitment to strengthening its defense technology and military independence. This commitment is visible in the country's ongoing efforts to develop and expand its domestic military hardware.

The appearance of the ANKA III marks Turkey's increasing role as a manufacturer of advanced UAVs, a development that has attracted global attention. The performance and capabilities of these drones have proven useful in a variety of operational scenarios, making them a sought-after resource in modern military operations. The ANKA III combat drone is expected to enhance Turkey's military surveillance and combat capabilities, providing an advanced tool in line with current global military technology trends in which unmanned systems play an important role.

The Turkish military follows the trend to have an advanced combat drone called Anka-3. This new military tool is a type of winged drone that flies without a tail. According to Essanews, Saturday desember 2023, the advantages of the drone include the addition of stealth technology and a turbofan jet engine.

The first technology allows these drones to be almost invisible on enemy radar screens.

In the test flight, the Anka-3 flew for 70 minutes. The drone climbed nearly 2.4 kilometers and reached a speed of about 173 mph. Turkish defense equipment industry players are optimistic that the Anka-3 will take the Turkish defense industry's ability to create drones to a new level. Because the machine replaces the very popular Bayraktar TB2 drone. The manufacturer of the Anka-3 emphasizes that the turbofan jet engine in this new combat drone model is reliable.

The Anka-3 is primarily built for air-to-ground missions, including deep-strike missions and DEAD/SEAD missions, which target air defenses and possibly divert enemy radar as decoys," wrote the Anka-3 manufacturer in its official statement. It is estimated to have a maximum take-off weight of around 1.2 tons, while its maximum operational altitude is 12 kilometers. Its exact flight distance and duration have not been disclosed, nor has specific information about the drone's armament.

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