The Bayraktar TB3 combat drone has successfully completed its latest flight test.

The Turkish-made combat drone Bayraktar TB3 has successfully completed another flight test.

As reported by Ukrinform, the company Baykar announced this on social media platform X.

“The flight test of the Bayraktar TB3 with the ANTIDOT-2U/S electronic support system has been completed,” the statement notes.

The ANTIDOT-2U/S system was developed and produced by the Turkish company Aselsan.

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✅ Flight Test With ANTIDOT-2U/S Electronic Support Pod

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— BAYKAR (@BaykarTech) January 7, 2025

“Our drones equipped with the latest electronic warfare technologies will create a multiplicative effect on the battlefield,” noted Aselsan's CEO Ahmet Akyo in social media platform X.

According to CNN Türk, the company has export agreements with 34 countries - 33 for the supply of the Bayraktar TB2 strike UAV and 9 for the Bayraktar AKINCI.

As reported by the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), in 2021 and 2022, the company was the leader in defense and aerospace industry exports. In 2023, according to the Turkish Defense Industry Directorate, it became the leader in defense sector exports, achieving $1.8 billion in exports.

It is known that the Bayraktar TB3 is designed to take off from various surfaces, including short takeoff and landing platforms at sea. Besides reconnaissance and surveillance tasks, it can strike targets with missiles mounted under its wings. A distinctive feature of the drone is its folding wings, allowing it to be used on aircraft carriers. The wingspan is 14 meters, the drone's length is 8.35 m, and its height is 2.6 m. The maximum takeoff weight is 1450 kg, with a cruising speed of 125 knots and a maximum speed of 160 knots. Its payload capacity is 280 kilograms. The Bayraktar TB3 can operate for over 24 hours without recharging.

As reported by Ukrinform, in November last year, the Turkish-made strike UAV Bayraktar TB3 performed its first takeoff and landing on a ship with a short takeoff and landing deck.

Photo: CNN Türk