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(via Itamilradar)
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The Bayraktar TB2 is a Turkish medium altitude long endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of remotely controlled or autonomous flight operations manufactured by Turkey′s Baykar company primarily for the Turkish Air Force (TAF).
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(via Tasmeclisi)
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The development of the Bayraktar TB2 had been spurred by a U.S. ban on exports of armed unmanned aircraft to Turkey due to concerns they would be used against Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) groups inside and outside Turkey.
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(Ukroboronprom)
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The Bayraktar TB2 first flew in August 2014. On 18 December 2015, a video was published for the missile test of Bayraktar TB2.
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(via Turkpress)
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The aircraft is monitored and controlled by an aircrew in the Ground Control Station, including weapons employment. Bayraktar means "ensign" or "standard-bearer" in Turkish.
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(via Defense Update)
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Bayraktar TB2 is capable to conduct Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and armed attacks missions.
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(Ukroboronprom)
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An onboard avionic suite with a triple redundant avionic system encompasses units enabling a fully autonomous taxiing, take-off, landing and cruise. TB2 has proven its efficacy with over 200,000 of operational flight hours.
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(AA)
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The integration of the indigenous munition "Roketsan MAM-L and MAM-C" and the capacity to fulfill successfully Intelligence, persistent aerial Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, made from the system a primary platform in operations.
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(via Twitter image)
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The Armed UAV Bayraktar TB2 is a multi-purpose platform as it can perform Target Acquisition using the onboard laser pointer it is also capable to eliminate it using its payload consisting of four smart munitions. Bayraktar TB2 is a system that offers all cutting-edge solutions required to carry out surgical-precision strikes preventing the widespread damage to close areas. These features ensure civilian security as a first-order priority.
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Since 2014, it keeps carrying out missions successfully within the Turkish Armed Forces, Gendarmerie and the Turkish National Police.
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(via Tolgaozbek)
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Bayraktar TB2 holds the record of the Turkish aviation history for endurance with (27 hours 3 minutes) and for altitude with (27.030 feet). Bayraktar TB2 is also the first-ever aircraft in its category to be exported abroad.
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(Bayhaluk / Wikipedia]
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The system consists of Bayraktar TB2 Armed / UAV Platform, Ground Control Station, Ground Data Terminal, Remote Display Terminal, Advanced Base with Generator and Trailer modules.
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(via Twitter image)
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Operators
- Turkey
- Qatar
- Ukraine
- Libya operated by GNA (Government of National Accord)
Basic flight performance criteria
- 18.000 feet operational altitude
- 27.000 feet service ceiling
- Up to 27 hours endurance
- Fully automatic flight control with triple redundant autopilot system
- Independently of ground systems, fully autonomous landing and take-off capability
- Independently of gps, navigation capability based on multi-sensor fusion architecture
- Fully automatic navigation and route tracking feature
- Based on multi-sensor fusion automatic delicate take-off and landing capability
- Fully automatic taxiing and parking
- Semi-autonomous flight mode support
- Authentic redundant lithium-based battery units
- Fault tolerant and 3 redundant sensor fusion application
- Cross redundant gcs system
- Authentic redundant servo actuator units
Communication range: LOS (line of sight)
Cruise - maximum speed: 70 - 120 knots (130 - 222 km/h)
Operational - maximum altitude: 18,000 feet - 27,000 feet (5,486 - 8,230 m)
Payload capacity: 150 kg
Payload ISR: Interchangeable EO/IR/LD or multi mode AESA radar
Payload weapons: 4 laser guided smart munitions
Fuel capacity / type: 300 liters / gasoline
Take-off and landing: Runway (automatic)
Max take off weight: 650 kg
Endurance: Up to 27 hours
Wingspan: 12 m
Height: 2.2 m
Length: 6.5 m
Thrust type: 100 hp internal combustion injection engine
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