TR Anka-III ¦ Kızılelma ¦ TB-3 | UAV/UCAV Programs

[dBSPL]

Baykar should develop foldable wings for TB2 as well. They already have the know-how from TB3

Benefits:
1. Reduce airbase footprint - You can part them closer to each other.
2. Increased mobility - they can be carried to new locations (or export destinations) by truck
3. Increased operationality - they can be transported with aircraft without having to be dismantled first.

What do you guys think?

Folding wings are not actually a function that reduces the logistical footprint, but rather complicates maintenance. The moving mechanics of the wing-roots will also have an impact on the structurals of the aircraft. These aircraft are already transported with the wings disassembled during transportation. The assembly of the wings to the fuselage can easily be done by two technicians at level 1 maintenance in actual operative bases.

One of the main elements of the TB-2's design philosophy was to create a cost-effective platform with a simplified maintenance line, which I think is the second most important reason behind the success of exports.

It is debatable how tactical class the TB-3 is now, but if we consider the TB series as Baykar's tactical class family, I think the missing point is not between the TB-2 and TB-3, but one below the TB-2. What I mean is the production of a jr. Tb-2 with TB-2 capabilities that can be launched with a catapult and captured with a fixed device.

I mean:
- Jr.TB-2 that can can have pneumatic, hydraulic or bungee-assisted launch, and recovery.
- TB-2 ' the tactical beast'
- TB-2S aka Afro-Braktar
- TB-3 carrier based navalized TB

 

[TheInsider]

TB2 can be disassembled easily on the field with simple tools no need for foldable wings.

 

[Cabatli_TR]

Anka-3

 

[Bogeyman]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1639534737764102145

İsmail Demir "KIZILELMA's tests continue. We are performing tests simulating weapon integration."

 

[Sanchez]

Anka-3
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looks as if the engine nozzle is standing on a carriage. Bet you can't see the nozzle from below say unlike the Okhotnik prototype. Interesting design choice.

 

[uçuyorum]

looks as if the engine nozzle is standing on a carriage. Bet you can't see the nozzle from below say unlike the Okhotnik prototype. Interesting design choice.

Looks like Northrop Grumman designs, hopefully it reduces heat signature significantly

 

[Sanchez]

Not with that nozzle, but it should be in the right direction.

 

[Test7]

looks as if the engine nozzle is standing on a carriage. Bet you can't see the nozzle from below say unlike the Okhotnik prototype. Interesting design choice.

I was thinking exactly that too. Maybe we ll see it completely covered

 

[MADDOG]

via Miguyan2000 on Twitter.

Quality is slightly better I think

 

[Combat-Master]

One thing that would make ANKA-III a more strategic asset would be aerial refuelling, that would bring the project to the next stage and on a level with US developed current core UCAV technologies.

X-47B Drone​

 

[Bogeyman]

One thing that would make ANKA-III a more strategic asset would be aerial refuelling, that would bring the project to the next stage and on a level with US developed current core UCAV technologies.

X-47B Drone​

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I doubt that TAI has this vision in its current state.

 

[Combat-Master]

I doubt that TAI has this vision in its current state.

I'm sure they have this vision in a future state.

 

[Bogeyman]

I'm sure they have this vision in a future state.

There is opposition to building a concept from scratch, apart from the projection/technologies produced by the USA throughout the company. They are very discreet about this. My friend was very fed up with this situation. He complained that talented people could not show their true capacities.

 

[Tonyukuk]

I doubt that TAI has this vision in its current state.

I disagree. That large section which is a darker shade looks like it could be a placeholder for an aerial refuelling chute. Look at that round bit at the front of it.

 

[Bogeyman]

I disagree. That large section which is a darker shade looks like it could be a placeholder for an aerial refuelling chute. Look at that round bit at the front of it.

I guess we won't know until air refueling or an official statement.

 

[Agha Sher]

I think Anka 3 to Anka 3 aerial refueling is a more important capability. A tanker version of Anka 3 could operate along with strike Anka 3s very close to hostile theaters

 

[Sanchez]

Adding a buddy buddy fuel tank to drone is easier than adding a probe to a drone.

 

[Baryshx]

looks as if the engine nozzle is standing on a carriage. Bet you can't see the nozzle from below say unlike the Okhotnik prototype. Interesting design choice.

Wouldn't it be better if the tail was a bit longer, like the X-47B, so that the heat signature would not be visible? Would that be a handicap for invisibility?

Spoiler

 

[Sanchez]

Possibly, i dunno. Exhaust heat is definitely a big part of it being "stealth".

What i'm more interested in that photo is the gold plating(?) on the sides of the exhaust, possibly to keep exhaust heat from transferring to the fuselage. Never noticed it before. I adore the X-47B.

 

[Baryshx]

Possibly, i dunno. Exhaust heat is definitely a big part of it being "stealth".

What i'm more interested in that photo is the gold plating(?) on the sides of the exhaust, possibly to keep exhaust heat from transferring to the fuselage. Never noticed it before. I adore the X-47B.

Yes, the gold plating caught my attention too...