Bayraktar Kizilelma will receive three configurations with Ukrainian AI-25TLT and AI-322F engines
The Turkish unmanned fighter Bayraktar Kizilelma will have at least three modifications, each of which will receive Ukrainian engines from Motor Sich.
Here's What We Know
Baykar will produce two subsonic versions of the drone - Kizilelma A and Kizilelma B. They will be equipped with AI-25TLT and AI-322F engines, respectively. The supersonic variant of the fighter will be called Kizilelma C and will receive two AI-322F engines.
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- DEFENCE TURK (@Defence_Turk) September 26, 2022
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A fourth modification of the Bayraktar Kizilelma is also expected. It will be equipped with Turkey's TF-6000 propulsion unit and will also be able to reach supersonic speeds.
The Bayraktar Kizilelma was announced in 2021, and the full presentation took place a few weeks ago. In 2023, the unmanned fighter will make its first flight. The aircraft will be able to stay in the air for 5 hours, having a range of more than 900 km. The maximum mass of the payload will be 1500 kg.
Source: @Defence_Turk
