Kızılelma UAV – BAYKAR
Bayraktar Kızılelma is a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) developed by Baykar Makina, a Turkish company based in Istanbul. It is primarily used for reconnaissance and surveillance purposes but can also be armed with missiles for offensive operations. The Bayraktar Kızılelma has been used in various conflicts, including the Syrian Civil War and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Bayraktar Kızılelma was developed by Baykar, a Turkish aerospace and defense company founded by Özdemir Bayraktar. The project is led by Selçuk Bayraktar, who serves as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Baykar. Selçuk Bayraktar is the son of the company’s founder, Özdemir Bayraktar, and has played a key role in the development of Türkiye’s indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle programs, including the Bayraktar TB2, Akıncı, and Kızılelma.
Selçuk Bayraktar graduated from Middle East Technical University (METU) with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He later earned graduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), specializing in aerospace and unmanned aircraft technologies. He has been a key figure in the development of Baykar’s indigenous UAV and UCAV systems, including the Bayraktar TB2, Akıncı, and Kızılelma.
Kızılelma is a medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Some of its specifications include:
Kızılelma – BAYKAR Specifications
| Specification | Early Prototype Data (2022) | Current Baykar Data 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 14.7 m (48 ft 3 in) | 14.7 m (48 ft 3 in) |
| Wingspan | 10 m (32 ft 10 in) | 10 m (32 ft 10 in) |
| Height | 3.3 m (10 ft 10 in) | 3.3 m (10 ft 10 in) |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) | 6,000 kg (13,228 lb) | 8,500 kg (18,739 lb) |
| Payload Capacity | 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) | 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) |
| Maximum Speed | 1,100 km/h (Mach 0.9) | 1,100 km/h (Mach 0.9) |
| Cruise Speed | 735 km/h (Mach 0.6) | 735 km/h (Mach 0.6) |
| Combat Range | 930 km (580 mi) | Not officially specified |
| Endurance | 5–6 hours | 3+ hours |
| Operational Altitude | 35,000 ft | 25,000 ft |
| Service Ceiling | 45,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| Engine | AI-25TLT Turbofan | AI-25TLT / Improved Variants |
| Takeoff & Landing | Short-runway capable | Optimized for short-runway and carrier-style operations (TCG Anadolu) |
Note: Some of the specifications released during the early prototype phase were based on preliminary design targets. As the Kızılelma program progressed through flight testing and development, several performance figures were updated. The most notable changes include the increase in maximum takeoff weight from 6,000 kg to 8,500 kg and revisions to endurance and operational altitude figures.
Equipped with various cameras and can be armed with Roketsan-produced UMTAS and Cirit missiles.
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has been exported to some countries. Some of the countries that have purchased or have expressed interest in purchasing the UAV include:
Ukraine: Ukraine has expressed interest in purchasing Bayraktar Kızılelma UAVs.
Pakistan: Pakistan has expressed interest in purchasing the Bayraktar Kızılelma UAVs.
Turkmenistan: Turkmenistan has expressed interest in purchasing Bayraktar Kızılelma UAVs.
It is worth noting that the export of military equipment is often subject to government approvals and regulations.
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source:
Baykar Technology
https://news.am/eng/news/735140.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baykar_Bayraktar_K%C4%B1z%C4%B1lelma
