KIZILELMA destroys target in its first air-to-air test and redefines unmanned aerial combat

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KIZILELMA destroys target in its first air-to-air test and redefines unmanned aerial combat
KIZILELMA destroys target in its first air-to-air test and redefines unmanned aerial combat (X @BaykarTech)

The combat drone Bayraktar KIZILELMA reached a historic milestone for the Turkish military industry by destroying a jet airborne target with the GÖKDOGAN air-to-air missile during a test conducted in Sinope.

For the first time, an unmanned aircraft performed a beyond visual range engagement with an AESA radar-guided weapon, solidifying the program as a global reference in unmanned aerial combat.

The test was supported by five F-16 fighters and the UCAV AKINCI, which recorded the operation. After detecting the target with the MURAD radar, the KIZILELMA fired the missile with complete accuracy, demonstrating full integration between sensors, armaments, and national mission systems.

The demonstration reinforces Turkey’s proposal for joint operations between manned and unmanned aircraft in high-complexity scenarios.

According to Baykar, the KIZILELMA will be employed in air-to-air, air-to-ground, and naval operations, including deployment aboard the TCG Anadolu and the future aircraft carrier MUGEM. With the capability to carry up to 1,500 kg of armaments and advanced low-observability sensors, the drone positions itself as a cornerstone of Turkey’s air and naval strategy, further enhancing the already significant international presence of the company.

Source: Naval News | Photo: X @BaykarTech | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team

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