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Is Ukraine the First Export Customer of Akinci Attack Drone?

Turkey’s Baykar has exported the first model of its latest drone, the Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV).
“We have also completed the first export contract of Bayraktar Akıncı UCAV. Within the scope of the contract, we will deliver Bayraktar Akıncı UCAVs and ground systems in 2023,” Baykar General Manager Haluk Bayraktar disclosed this to government-owned Anadolu Agency (AA) Sunday.

New Bayraktar Akinci UAV That can fight like a Fighter jet
The Bayraktar Akinci could be a real warrior in the sky: Two weeks ago, Turkey’s homegrown Baykar Makina “Akinci” unmanned combat aerial vehicle completed an unprecedented flight taking off from northwestern Turkey and landing in Azerbaijan. While Ankara’s aerospace industry has gained prominence in recent years for its roll-out of sophisticated and advanced drones, the debut of its Akinci Drone in 2018 elevated the playing field. The Akinci’s capability to deliver precision munitions at altitude and range makes it a global champion in recon drone technology.

Akinci is a high-altitude, long-endurance UCAV that is capable of supporting fighter jets in missions. The drone is wider and longer than its Bayraktar TB2 predecessor, with a 20-meter long wingspan that hosts a twisted-wing structure. A single vertical tailfin is positioned at the rear of the aircraft and the frontal section of its fuselage features the optics and avionics fit.
The UCAV is also equipped with a triple-redundant flight control system, and its dual artificial intelligence powered avionics suite improves the drone’s situational awareness and signal processing.
The drone is controlled by homegrown satellites that allow a pilot and command operator to control the aircraft.

Additionally, the drone is capable of carrying a maximum payload of 1,350 kilograms and can be fitted with various weapon payloads including “missiles, long-range stand-off weapons and laser-guided smart ammunitions.”