The Sophisticated Combat Drone Anka, A Nirawak Aircraft That Can Transport Missiles

Illustration of Anka Drone (Wikipedia)

YOGYAKARTA The sophistication of Anka's combat drones attracted attention, especially after the news emerged that Turkish Aerospace Industry (TAI) as a producer was planning to come to Jakarta. The arrival of Turkish Aerospace Industry was carried out to present how Anka's system works. Then, what is the sophistication of Drone Anka like?

Drone Anka is one of the products that is the mainstay of Turkish Aerospace. The company developed Anka to third generation with various sophistication and technology, one of which is stealth mode flying capabilities.

For information, the defense company TAI produces various defense equipment ranging from aircraft, helicopters, satellites, and various other components. The TAI company was founded in June 1973 with the aim of reducing Turkey's dependence on foreign defense companies. One of the products it excels is the Anka fighter drone, the medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) class unmanned aircraft (UAV). Then what is the sophistication of Anka's combat drones like?

Anka's drone is used as an unmanned intai aircraft. On the official Turkish Aerospace Industries website, it is said that Anka can fly at an altitude of approximately 9,000 meters with a flying duration of 30 hours non-stop. Interestingly, Anka's drone can be operated on a battlefield with a distance of more than 250 km using the data system.

The engine implanted in Anka uses the TEACH Engine Industries TEI-PD170. Meanwhile, in the older version, the engine used is the Thielert Centurion 2.0. With this engine, the maximum speed that Anka can achieve is 217 km/hour.

Interestingly, Anka's drone can carry loads of up to 350 kg including optical intai cameras, satellite-based communication systems, and weaponry. Anka is not only used for intai functions but as attack drones. To support this capability, Anka can transport several types of missiles, such as Smart Micro Munition (MAM) rocketsan Cirit land attack missiles. In addition, Anka can carry anti tank missiles.

Anka's drone also allows for detection, identification, and tracking targets that move on the surface. Not only that, Anka is also equipped with an antenna satellite communications (SATCOM). In addition, Anka can operate both at night and during the day.

Quoted from the Anadolu Agency website, Anka's combat drones are in demand by at least 4 countries. This information was revealed by Ziya Dogan's Chief Product Engineer. The export agreement with other countries has been signed and will be delivered in 2024.

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