Turkey's ANKA-3 drone, which resembles the B-2 Spirit nuclear bomber, is undergoing taxi tests

By: Maksim Panasovskyi | 01.11.2023, 20:36
Turkey's ANKA-3 drone, which resembles the B-2 Spirit nuclear bomber, is undergoing taxi tests

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is testing the ANKA33 drone. The drone continues to undergo taxi tests.

Here's What We Know

The unmanned aerial vehicle has a "flying wing" aerodynamic scheme, in this regard, its appearance resembles the American nuclear bomber B-2 Spirit. ANKA-3 will be able to reach speeds of up to 864 km/h, and its range will be 700 kilometres.

TAI is in no hurry to reveal the detailed technical specifications of the drone. However, it is known that it has a maximum takeoff weight of 6.5 tonnes and will be able to carry up to 1.2 tonnes of payload. The ANKA-3 will be able to perform missions at an altitude of 12 kilometres and will have a maximum flight altitude of 13.5 kilometres.

Source: @gdhdefence

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