Bayraktar KIZILELMA PT-4 Successfully Completes Aerodynamic System Test
Turkey’s indigenous unmanned fighter aircraft, Bayraktar KIZILELMA PT-4, has successfully completed the EU Take-off Aerodynamic System Identification Test. Baykar announced the achievement to the public via its social media account, sharing footage under the note: “KIZILELMA’s latest flight test.”
In the released footage, Bayraktar Akıncı is seen tracking and recording the flight of KIZILELMA PT-4 from the sky. The post, which quickly received thousands of interactions, has become a new source of pride in the field of defence industry.
Shaping the Future of Combat Concepts
Developed entirely indigenously and originally by Baykar, Bayraktar KIZILELMA (MIUS) has been built upon the groundbreaking experience of Bayraktar UAVs and UCAVs that changed the rules of the game worldwide.
KIZILELMA will be capable of:
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Performing air-to-air combat with aggressive manoeuvres,
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Providing high stealth thanks to its low radar cross-section,
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Taking off and landing on short-runway aircraft carriers,
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Playing an effective role in strategic operations with its internal weapons bay.
Technical Specifications of KIZILELMA
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1,500 kg Payload Capacity
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8.5 Tons Maximum Take-off Weight
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0.6 Mach Cruise Speed
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0.9 Mach Maximum Speed
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500 nm Mission Radius
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25,000 ft Operational Altitude
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3+ Hours Endurance
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AESA Radar for High Situational Awareness
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Low Observability and High Manoeuvrability
According to Baykar’s statement, the development process of Bayraktar KIZILELMA is progressing successfully, and the aircraft is set to be equipped with capabilities that will shape the combat concepts of the future.
