The Turkish company Baykar, known for its technological advancements in the drone industry, has successfully completed high-precision bomb tests using its new drone Akinci.
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The results of the tests were announced by the official Roketsan page on the social media platform X, highlighting the Akinci’s advanced capabilities in coordination with munitions produced by the company.
High-Precision Bomb Tests
During the tests, the Akinci drone demonstrated its ability to direct and drop high-precision bombs developed by Roketsan. One of the highlights was the use of the ELCIN-82, a laser-guided bomb based on the American Mk 82 bomb, weighing 227 kg.
Additionally, the Akinci tested the LACIN cruise bomb, which uses an infrared seeker for autonomous navigation, enabling the identification and targeting of land or sea-based targets. For these specific tests, however, the bomb was used without the infrared seeker.
Direct Connection Technology
The tests also demonstrated a direct connection between the drone and the bombs, allowing for adjustments during flight. This feature ensures that the weapon can correct its trajectory and strike the target directly through the infrared feedback system.
Tested Weapons
Among the high-precision weapons tested were:
- Small Tolun bombs, designed for precise strikes.
- UAV-230 aerobalistic missiles, equipped with television and laser guidance systems.
- UAV-122 missiles, focused on short-range precision strikes.
The tests also included long-range weapons, such as:
- CAKIR cruise missiles, developed to reach distant targets.
- Gliding munitions, ranging from small models to full versions based on air-dropped bombs.
Source and images: X @BaykarTech. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.