Turkish ANKA-3 drone conducts precise strike with laser-guided bomb in successful test (X @TUSAS_TR)
The Turkish drone ANKA-3, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), successfully conducted a precision strike using the LGK-82 laser-guided bomb.
The video released by TAI shows the drone taking off with a 500-pound bomb and then hitting a target on a training field. However, the altitude and speed of the flight were not specified by the developers.
The LGK-82 bomb is a laser guidance kit developed by ASELSAN, which transforms a conventional Mk.82 bomb into a high-precision munition. This system enhances accuracy against both fixed and moving targets, improves operational range, and reduces collateral damage, while also allowing target adjustments during flight.
The ANKA-3 is a drone designed for reconnaissance, surveillance, and strike missions, with a flying wing design and stealth technology to reduce its radar signature. Additionally, it has a maximum takeoff weight of 7 tons, a payload capacity of up to 1.2 tons, and can operate at altitudes of up to 13 kilometers, reaching speeds of Mach 0.7 and staying airborne for up to 10 hours.
Source: Militarnyi | Photo: X @TUSAS_TR | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
#ANKA III yeni kabiliyetler kazanmaya devam ediyor!
ANKA III bu kez @aselsan’ın #LGK-82 mühimmatını ateşleyerek hedefi başarıyla vurdu. 🎯
Savunma sanayiimizin gücüne güç katmakta ve gökyüzündeki hakimiyetimizi perçinlemekte kararlıyız. ✈️🇹🇷@SavunmaSanayii pic.twitter.com/d37yYbBuu9— Türk Havacılık Uzay Sanayii (@TUSAS_TR) March 17, 2025
