Скачать или смотреть Fully Ready for Battle! Baykar has completed the final test of the Kizilelma Drone

Türkiye’s first unmanned fighter jet, Bayraktar Kizilelma, has successfully completed the Aerodynamic System Identification Test, marking another milestone in its development timeline

According to a statement from Baykar, the test phase for Bayraktar Kizilelma is progressing as scheduled.

The aircraft, developed entirely with Baykar’s internal resources, underwent the latest flight test at the Akinci Flight Training and Test Center in Corlu, Tekirdag.

Based on lessons learned from initial prototypes, significant structural improvements and avionics upgrades have been implemented in the production model.

The integration of an afterburning engine alternative has also been completed, allowing Bayraktar Kizilelma to approach supersonic speeds. With enhanced aerodynamics, the aircraft is expected to deliver superior maneuverability at high speeds.

Additionally, its AESA radar provides enhanced situational awareness, enabling it to perform complex missions in challenging environments.

Since its inception, Baykar has relied entirely on its own resources for all projects. Since 2003, the company has generated 83% of its revenue from exports.

In 2023, Baykar recorded $1.8 billion in exports, ranking among Türkiye’s top 10 exporters across all industries. As the world’s leading exporter of unmanned aerial vehicles, Baykar maintained its strong global presence in 2024, with exports accounting for 90% of its revenue.

Baykar has signed UAV export agreements with 36 countries for the Bayraktar TB2 UCAV and with 11 countries for the Bayraktar Akinci UCAV.

According to data from the Defense Industry Agency and the Turkish Exporters Assembly, Baykar was the top defense and aerospace exporter in Türkiye in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

The company accounted for one-third of Türkiye’s defense and aerospace exports in 2023 and one-fourth in 2024, solidifying its position as a global leader in UAV production and sales.