Baykar
Bayraktar TB2
The Bayraktar TB2 is a medium‑altitude, long‑endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) produced by Turkish aerospace firm Baykar. Its development began in 2010 after the success of the earlier Bayraktar Mini‑UAV, and the prototype performed its first flight in August 2014. Certified for serial production in 2016, the TB2 entered operational service with the Turkish Armed Forces in 2017 and quickly became a cornerstone of Turkey’s tactical air‑power.
Key features include a sleek, twin‑engine airframe built from composite materials, a payload capacity of up to 150 kg, and an endurance of 27 hours at a cruise altitude of 25 000 feet. The platform can be equipped with electro‑optical/infrared sensors, laser designators, and a range of munitions such as the MAM‑L laser‑guided bomb and Roketsan’s C‑300 missiles. Its ground control station supports real‑time data links up to 200 km, and a satellite‑communication option extends the range globally.
The TB2’s combat performance in conflicts across the Middle East, the Caucasus, and Africa has demonstrated the impact of affordable, networked drones. It has reshaped modern warfare by providing low‑cost precision strike capability, prompting many nations to develop similar systems and cementing Turkey’s position as a major player in the UAV market.
Key features include a sleek, twin‑engine airframe built from composite materials, a payload capacity of up to 150 kg, and an endurance of 27 hours at a cruise altitude of 25 000 feet. The platform can be equipped with electro‑optical/infrared sensors, laser designators, and a range of munitions such as the MAM‑L laser‑guided bomb and Roketsan’s C‑300 missiles. Its ground control station supports real‑time data links up to 200 km, and a satellite‑communication option extends the range globally.
The TB2’s combat performance in conflicts across the Middle East, the Caucasus, and Africa has demonstrated the impact of affordable, networked drones. It has reshaped modern warfare by providing low‑cost precision strike capability, prompting many nations to develop similar systems and cementing Turkey’s position as a major player in the UAV market.
Classification
Dimensions
- Length
- 6.5 metre
Performance
- Maximum Speed
- 70 knot
- Service Ceiling
- 24000 foot
Production & History
- First Flight
- 2009
Design & Classification
- Primary Use
- Country of Origin
- Manufacturer
- Baykar
- Developer
- Baykar
- Operator
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Armed Forces of Ukraine Azerbaijani Armed Forces Qatar Armed Forces Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic Turkish Armed Forces
- Wikidata ID
- Q17501733