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

[Zoth]

The Kızılelma and the Anka-4 are very different platforms. It is understood that Kızılelma will focus on air-to-air missions with its canards.

Which exactly what is Anka-4 is designed/ used to be designed for(since they mention air-air defence, probably?), look at the above table that i sent, you probably did confuse Anka 3 with Anka 4.

 

[Armament]

What I don't understand is why do we need Anka-4 when we have Kızılelma? Do we have a lot of money to throw away?

I think it's because Baykar is a private company and TAI is state-owned. Kizılelma is more of an independent product and more internationally oriented. Meanwhile, Anka is made to meet the requirements of the Air Force. Furthermore, Anka-4 will most likely be stealthier and will have a higher quality of manufacturing, so don't mind it .

 

[what]

What I don't understand is why do we need Anka-4 when we have Kızılelma? Do we have a lot of money to throw away?

Because TAI and Baykar do compete with each other, and TAI will (rightfully) not give away that space and the potential loyal wingman project away without a fight.

If every KAAN gets 1-2 wingman, that would be at least 100-200 pieces and probably 3-4bln € worth of orders.

 

[Azeri441]

Because TAI and Baykar do compete with each other, and TAI will (rightfully) not give away that space and the potential loyal wingman project away without a fight.

If every KAAN gets 1-2 wingman, that would be at least 100-200 pieces and probably 3-4bln € worth of orders.


Edit: Sorry for derailing. Back on topic please.

NGAD is aiming for 3 to 4 wingmen

 

[Huelague]

What I don't understand is why do we need Anka-4 when we have Kızılelma? Do we have a lot of money to throw away?

Deep strike, heavy load capacity. It’s a stealth Bomber.

 

[uçuyorum]

Tusaş has unique capabilities that Baykar can't really match. I'm sure an Anka 4 would be more high end and have much better stealth. They did mention Anka 4 or next Anka at times in addition to smaller and larger variants of Anka 3 at times

 

[Kartal1]

Tusaş has unique capabilities that Baykar can't really match. I'm sure an Anka 4 would be more high end and have much better stealth. They did mention Anka 4 or next Anka at times in addition to smaller and larger variants of Anka 3 at times

I fully support this view.

As long as Baykar has the necessary means of financing their research as a private company, I am all for them doing whatever they do. Yesilelmas, TB-16s, satellites or whatever they want.

It is a good thing as more options and alternative concepts are on the table. Having the choice is a good thing.

Meanwhile TUSAS should be motivated to improve even further, knowing the competitive nature of all these unmanned projects. I think such a competition will be good for both companies and may the better product wins.

 

[Anmdt]

“If i recall correctly they have visited Baykar, or somehow got some technical briefing about TB3.”

I remember when that news came out and I admit I dismissed it right away not because i don’t believe in our hardware but because Japan’s given technological level. I assumed developing a UCAV would be within their capabilities.
But after they saw TB3 landing and taking off with ease, maybe they’ve seen enough and a low cost ready product might convince them.

All in all it’s good news.

Japan doesn't pursue exports when it comes to military hardware and i doubt if they would go for a full scale tactical uav adaptation in the army structure. Given all these, they may not willing to bear risks and investment costs for development of a drone that doesn't introduce any additional capability (with the F-35B in mind).

The root cause to acquire such a drone is operating a low-cost drone for simple tasks, and it should be available by means of reduced costs. They will get either Mojave or TB3 at the end. If TB3 proves a longer endurance with a dedicated sensor payload (in addition to EO) here, it is a win considering the acquisition, maintanance, footprint costs. Nobody cares about the total payload with such a drone, it is all about the endurance that allows take off from an LHD (DDH for Japan).

 

[Iskander]

Russian Center for Analysis of World Arms Trade

Distribution of market shares of new medium-altitude and high-altitude strategic UAVs in 2019-2026

Türkiye - 403 pieces, 61.5%
Tender
UAE
Spain
China
USA
Israel


Distribution of market shares of new medium-altitude and high-altitude strategic UAVs in 2019-2022

Türkiye
UAE
China
USA
Israel


Distribution of market shares of new medium-altitude and high-altitude strategic UAVs in 2023-2026

Türkiye
Tender
Spain
China
USA
Israel

https://armstrade.org/files/analytics/609.pdf