Bayraktar KIZILELMA Unmanned Fighter Aircraft Family

Bayraktar KIZILELMA is Baykar's uncrewed fighter-aircraft development family. It combines a low-radar-cross-section design with autonomous flight functions, radar and electro-optical payload options, and air-to-air and air-to-surface mission roles. Development also targets operations from short-runway aircraft carriers. Baykar's family specification lists an 8,500-kilogram maximum takeoff mass, 1,500-kilogram payload capacity, 14.5-metre length and 10-metre wingspan. Published endurance is more than three hours. The manufacturer lists several versions and a turbofan powerplant generically; specific engine models and performance should be established for the applicable variant. Advertised design capabilities and development objectives should be distinguished from demonstrated operational service.