Bayraktar VTOL
| Industry | Defense |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| Headquarters | Istanbul , Turkey |
| Products | Unmanned aerial vehicles, including Bayraktar VTOL KALKAN |
Bayraktar VTOL KALKAN
Bayraktar VTOL KALKAN represents a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle developed by the defense company Baykar. This UAV system was initially unveiled in 2019. The Bayraktar VTOL is anticipated to operate aboard the Landing helicopter dock TCG Anadolu, serving as a drone carrier platform.
General Characteristics
- Wingspan: 5 meters
- Fuselage length: 1.5 meters
- Maximum takeoff mass: 30 kilograms
- Payload capacity: 5 kilograms
Performance Metrics
- Top speed: 65 KTAS
- Communication distance: 70 km
- Typical operating altitude: 8,000 feet
- Ceiling altitude: 10,000 feet
- Flight endurance: 6 hours
Advanced Capabilities
- Fully automated flight operations
- Autonomous takeoff and landing procedures
- Partially autonomous flight modes
- Flight control system with triple redundancy
- Laser rangefinder