Şimşek
Type: Loitering Munition
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Türkiye
Manufacturer: Roketsan
Overview
Jet-powered target drone and expendable attack UAV. Originally developed as an aerial target for air defense training, later adapted for kamikaze strike missions. Capable of high-speed maneuvering to simulate enemy aircraft and cruise missiles.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 0 GCS or pre-programmed |
|---|---|
| engine | Turbojet |
| purpose | Target drone for air defense training AND kamikaze UAS variant |
| range_km | 300 |
| weight_kg | 80 |
| altitude_m | 10000 |
| max_speed_kmh | 900 |
Operators
- Türkiye
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