The Turkish Air Force received a new batch of Akinci attack drones, they are powered by Ukrainian engines and can fly at speeds of up to 361 km/h

Turkey's air force has received three more Akinci strike drones in service.

Here's What We Know

Ismail Demir, the head of the Turkish Defense Industry Authority, announced this on Twitter. Turkey now has six such UAVs in service.

Teslimatlarımıza devam ediyoruz.

3 adet #AKINCI TİHA'yı Hava Kuvvetleri Komutanlığımıza teslim ettik. Hayırlı olsun. ????????✈️

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➡️ @BaykarTech #İstiklâlveİstikbâlimizİçin pic.twitter.com/Em0waTSTgQ

- Ismail Demir (@IsmailDemirSSB) August 24, 2022

Flashback

Akinci is a new Turkish drone produced by Baykar Makina. The UAV boasts two AI-450T turboprop engines developed in Ukraine. The power of each is 750 hp. They allow the drone to reach a speed of up to 361 km/h. The cruising speed of the UAV is 240 km/h. The strike drone weighs 5,500 kg and can carry a payload of 1,350 kg.

Source: Ismail Demir