The Baykar Bayraktar TB3 is a Turkish carrier-based medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) capable of short-range landing and take-off, produced by Baykar .
4-647: The Bayraktar TB3 was first unveiled by Selçuk Bayraktar on October 29, 2020. In his announcement, Bayraktar mentioned the testing of a domestic engine, presumed to be the TEI-PD170 or its derivative, which would be integrated into the Bayraktar Akıncı HALE UAV and the Bayraktar TB3. Describing the engine as having "by far the highest performance values in its class, worldwide" , Selçuk Bayraktar highlighted its capabilities. Selçuk Bayraktar later elaborated on
8-457: The Bayraktar TB3, stating, "We are developing an aircraft that lands and takes off from an aircraft carrier, unique in its class. It has folding wings, can land on an aircraft carrier, and can carry heavier munitions. It is around 1200 kilograms." The developer of TB3, Baykar Defense, shared the first computer-generated images of the deployed TB3 on TCG Anadolu, which is the first amphibious assault ship of Turkey, on July 21, 2021, via Twitter. It
12-551: Was designed for use in Turkish unmanned aerial vehicles ( UAVs ) and serves as a core part of Turkey's indigenous aerospace engine initiatives. The engine delivers a maximum power of 170 hp (127 kW) and is optimized for high altitude and endurance performance. The TEI-PD170 program began in response to Turkey's need for a domestically produced engine for its UAV platforms, reducing reliance on foreign suppliers. It first ran on December 22, 2016, and achieved certification in 2018. The engine
16-475: Was revealed that the TB3 would operate alongside Bayraktar Kızılelma , which is equipped with a jet engine. General characteristics Performance Data from official Baykar infographic. Related development Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era Related lists TEI-PD170 The TEI-PD170 is an advanced turbodiesel aviation engine developed by Tusaş Engine Industries (TEI). It
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