Bayraktar Akinci Strike Drone Performs Test Flight with Full Ammunition Load

Baykar announced the test flight of the Bayraktar Akinci unmanned aerial vehicle with all combat modules.

Here's What We Know

The drone flew with nine combat modules. The Bayraktar Akinci flew with three Teber-82 bombs, one MAM-T, two MAM-L, one MAM-C and one HKG-82. The total weight of the payload was 1,230 kg.

MAMs are a family of precision-guided, lightweight laser-guided munitions. They are designed for drones and light aircraft, where payload weight is critical. MAM-C bombs weigh 6.5 kg and have a launch range of 8 km. The MAM-L can hit a target at a range of up to 15 kg and weighs 22 kg. The largest bomb is the MAM-T. It has a range of 30 / 60 / 80 km and weighs 94 kg.

Source: @BaykarTech

Image: Daily Sabah

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