Bayraktar TB2 Latest News
Turkey’s much-hyped Bayraktar TB2 drones have suffered a devastating reputational blow after Pakistan’s Turkish-origin drone fleet failed spectacularly during Operation Sindoor.
About Bayraktar TB2
- It is a Turkish-made Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and precision strike missions.
- It is Turkey’s first domestically developed armed UAV.
- It is an effective, low-cost platform that can be produced with commercial, off-the-shelf parts, which drives down cost and makes maintenance affordable for many countries.
Bayraktar TB2 Features
- It features a high-wing monoplane design, which provides increased stability and efficiency for extended missions.Â
- The drone is equipped with a tailplane, further improving its aerodynamic characteristics.
- Its wingspan is 12 meters, while its length is 6.5 meters, and its height is 2.2 meters.Â
- Range: Flies up to 300 km from its base.
- Endurance: Can stay in the air for up to 27 hours.
- Payload Capacity: Can carry 150 kg, including laser-guided MAM-L missiles — powerful enough to take out armored vehicles.
- Top Speed: The UAV achieves a maximum speed of 130 km/h (80 mph), with a cruising speed of around 100 km/h (62 mph).
- Sensors: Equipped with high-tech cameras (day/night vision), laser designators, and target finders — ideal for tracking and destroying targets.
Bayraktar TB2 FAQs
Q1:Â What type of UAV is the Bayraktar TB2?
Ans:Â Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE)
Q2:Â Which country developed the Bayraktar TB2 UAV?
Ans:Â Turkey
Q3:Â How much does Bayraktar TB2 cost?
Ans:Â At $2 million to $5 million each, the Bayraktar TB2 costs about a quarter the price of other military-grade drones
Source:Â TOI
