TR UAV/UCAV Programs | Anka - series | Kızılelma | TB - series

[Yasar_TR]

When I first saw this picture I thought;
Wow they have done their homework right;
As well as two things that were very noticeable:
1. Aerodynamic body and a possible high lift potential
2. Really robust looking, improved landing gears.

There should be no problem with take off from a ski lift with the TEI engine. However it would be interesting to see how they are going to stop this bird after landing. Especially if the plane has to avoid the large lift at the aft of the ship.

In any case this bird looks like an improved next generation of a tactical TB2 drone. Well done Baykar.

 

[I_Love_F16]

The TB3 should be equiped with a PD-220 engine, correct ? At least for the naval variant.

 

[Yasar_TR]

The TB3 should be equiped with a PD-220 engine, correct ? At least for the naval variant.

PD-222ST turbo diesel engine has been specifically developed for high take off power to assist TB-3 like drones to take off at short distances. It has less power output at 30000ft than PD-170 however. As you rightly point out it is ideal for naval use.

https://www.tei.com.tr/en/products/tei-pd222st-turbodiesel-aviation-engine

https://tei.com.tr/en/products/tei-pd170

 

[AWP]

Tb-3 infographic video

 

[Zafer]

The TB3 should be equiped with a PD-220 engine, correct ? At least for the naval variant.

PD300 is also in the pipeline.

 

[Huelague]

Tb-3 infographic video

Can’t see.

 

[Cenkcnk]

I still don't understand how does this ucav would land on a non-angled carrier. Clearing between the runway and the island is very narrow. Isn't it too risky?

 

[Holikarbon]

Question: As soon as the TB-3 puts a wheel on the carrier, can it create a force in the opposite direction by causing the pitch control and motor to reverse? If possible, how much does this contribute to his stopping at a short distance?

 

[Baryshx]

"It will be the world's first armed unmanned aerial vehicle capable of taking off and landing from short-runway ships such as the TCG Anadolu."

I see such headlines on defense industry pages. Wasn't the first General Atomics Mojave?

 

[Heartbang]

Wasn't the first General Atomics Mojave?

Mojave isn't navalized. And IMO, is a bit of a freak.

 

[Baryshx]

Mojave isn't navalized. And IMO, is a bit of a freak.

Eventually, it will also be able to land and take off on ships

 

[Heartbang]

Eventually, it will also be able to land and take off on ships

After TB3, that's for sure

 

[Oublious]

And 20 time expensiver then TB3...

 

[Baryshx]

No need for such word games. We finally have a very good product. Let's not label it with such misleading titles. Anyway, the world will give it its due.

Mojave STOL

All-terrain takeoff and landing. Double the firepower. A bold new aircraft, Mojave, joins the Predator-series family of UAS, bringing forward a unique set of capabilities ideal for armed overwatch, attack, and armed reconnaissance missions.

www.ga-asi.com

 

[Bogeyman]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1640648259503890432

Head of Defense Industry Prof. Dr. Ismail Demir:
"A few features will be added to TB3 for landing and take-off on the Anadolu ship, let's call them a safety element.
The landing and take-off tests of the TB3 will be carried out first on the land platform and then on the ship.
We expect it to fly this year, so be prepared for surprises there."

 

[Bogeyman]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1640647718669352962

Head of Defense Industry Prof. Dr. Ismail Demir:
"With the implementation of the invisibility factors that we have acquired in ANKA-3 and Militia Combat Aircraft, it will provide significant advantages in terms of radar cross-sectional area and invisibility.
ANKA-3 will also have the opportunity to carry ammunition inside the fuselage, but mostly outside the fuselage due to the flying wing formation."

 

[Agha Sher]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1640647718669352962

Head of Defense Industry Prof. Dr. Ismail Demir:
"With the implementation of the invisibility factors that we have acquired in ANKA-3 and Militia Combat Aircraft, it will provide significant advantages in terms of radar cross-sectional area and invisibility.
ANKA-3 will also have the opportunity to carry ammunition inside the fuselage, but mostly outside the fuselage due to the flying wing formation."

Weird choice of words. Hopefully it is just poor translation. Could indicate that the internal bays are not big enough.

 

[Bogeyman]

Weird choice of words. Hopefully it is just poor translation. Could indicate that the internal bays are not big enough.

I still think the internal stations should be enlarged.

 

[Lool]

Will kizilelma have an internal bay or not?

 

[Manomed The Second]

Will kizilelma have an internal bay or not?

It does