Bayraktar TB2

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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. 
• 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. 
• 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: What type of UAV is the Bayraktar TB2?

Ans: Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE)

Q2: Which country developed the Bayraktar TB2 UAV?

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Ans: Turkey

Q3: How much does Bayraktar TB2 cost?

Ans: At $2 million to $5 million each, the Bayraktar TB2 costs about a quarter the price of other military-grade drones

Source: TOI