DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
Twin-engine medium-altitude long-endurance armed UAV capable of carrying up to 12 hardpoints. Designed for maritime patrol, ISR, and strike missions with over 40 hours endurance. Operational with Turkish Armed Forces since 2021.
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VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
Aksungur - TAI (Turkish Aerospace Industries)
VENTAJAS
- Twin-engine configuration — higher reliability than single-engine UCAVs
- Record-breaking 49-hour endurance flight enables persistent ISR/strike
- 750 kg payload allows heavier munitions than TB2
- Fully indigenous platform with Turkish engines (TEI-PD170)
- SATCOM link enables global beyond-line-of-sight operations
DESVENTAJAS
- Twin-engine turbodiesel increases operating cost vs. single-engine UAVs
- Large wingspan increases logistics complexity for field deployment
- Limited export success compared to TB2
- Still maturing in operational doctrine and tactics
- Vulnerable to modern air defense systems in contested airspace
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
TYPELong Endurance Armed UAV (MALE)
LENGTH12.5 M
ENGINES2× TEI-PD170 Turbodiesel, 170 Hp Each
PAYLOAD750 Kg
ARMAMENTMAM-C, MAM-L, Cirit 70mm Rockets, UMTAS
WINGSPAN24 M
ENDURANCE49+ Hours
MAX SPEED280 Km/H
CRUISE SPEED180 Km/H
SERVICE CEILING40,000 Ft
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