TAI Anka-3 explained

[1] The Anka-3 is a flying wing type stealth UCAV currently in development by Turkish Aerospace Industries.[2] [3] [4] It is one of two Turkish jet-powered stealth UCAVs developed as part of Project MIUS, along with the Bayraktar Kızılelma.

Background

The runway tests of the Anka-3 began in April 2023.[5] [6] [7] Its maiden flight took place on 28 December 2023.[8] [9] [10] [11] The UCAV was airborne for one hour and ten minutes. On 20 August 2024, the Anka-3 successfully performed its first in-flight landing gear retraction test, marking another significant milestone in its development.[12]

Specifications:[13] [14]

Future Developments

Propulsion and Performance

Initially powered by a single engine, TAI plans to equip the Anka-3 with two TEI TF-10000 turbofan engines.These domestically developed engines are expected to provide the UCAV with supersonic capabilities, allowing it to accompany the manned KAAN combat aircraft.[15]

Capabilities

Designed for high-speed operations, the Anka-3 offers both air-to-ground and air-to-air capabilities. Its low radar signature enhances survivability, while its endurance of up to 10 hours and high altitude capabilities enable long-range missions. The UCAV can operate autonomously with line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight control.[16]

Beyond its combat role, the Anka-3 can perform intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, as well as electronic warfare. Future variants may be larger with increased payload capacity, further expanding its capabilities.

Integration and Future Prospects

The Anka-3 is part of a broader Turkish drone ecosystem, including the Şimşek and Süper Şimşek drones. These unmanned systems work together to provide a comprehensive aerial capability.

Production of the Anka-3 is underway, with plans to deliver multiple units by 2028. The development of the Anka-3 and its associated technologies reflects Turkey's aim to reduce reliance on foreign military equipment and establish a domestic defense industry.[17]

The Anka-3's emergence is part of a global trend towards integrating unmanned systems into military operations. Its capabilities and the broader Turkish drone program have attracted international attention, with countries like Indonesia expressing interest in acquiring similar systems.

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tal'afar (District, Iraq) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location . 2024-07-31 . www.citypopulation.de.
  2. Web site: Şahan . Fazlı . İşte Anka-3 . Yeni Şafak . 29 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221224123134/https://www.yenisafak.com/gundem/iste-anka-3-3897555 . 24 December 2022 . tr . 24 December 2022 . live.
  3. Web site: Azman . Kaan . TUSAŞ ANKA-3 MİUS'un ilk görselleri paylaşıldı! . DefenceTurk . 29 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230201230017/https://www.defenceturk.net/tusas-anka-3-miusun-ilk-gorselleri-paylasildi . 1 February 2023 . tr . 24 December 2022 . live.
  4. Web site: Rogoway . Tyler . Turkey's ANKA-3 Flying Wing Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Emerges . The Drive . 29 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043905/https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/turkeys-flying-wing-unmanned-combat-air-vehicle-breaks-cover . 21 March 2023 . en . 19 March 2023 . live.
  5. Web site: Yıldırım . Göksel . İnsansız savaş uçağı ANKA-3 ilk kez piste çıktı, uçuşa hazırlanıyor . . 29 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230503221725/https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/savunma-sanayisi/insansiz-savas-ucagi-anka-3-ilk-kez-piste-cikti-ucusa-hazirlaniyor/2881545 . 3 May 2023 . tr . 26 April 2023 . live.
  6. Web site: New Turkish Stealth Drone Anka-3 Revealed. Defence Labs. 26 April 2023.
  7. Web site: NexTech: Türkiye's Air Strategy – More Homegrown Hardware and Options. TRT World. Alican Ayanlar. 12 May 2023.
  8. Web site: Newdick . Thomas . Turkey's ANKA-3 Flying Wing Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Flies . The Drive . 29 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231229013030/https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/turkeys-anka-3-flying-wing-unmanned-combat-air-vehicle-flies . 29 December 2023 . en . 28 December 2023 . live.
  9. News: ANKA-3 Ankara semalarında! İlk uçuşunu gerçekleştirdi... . . 28 December 2023 . tr . 28 December 2023.
  10. Web site: Turkish Stealth Drone Makes Debut Flight After Years of Secrecy. Bloomberg. 29 December 2023.
  11. Web site: Turkey's ANKA III Fighter Drone Makes Debut Flight. Bloomberg Television. 29 December 2023.
  12. Web site: Aug 20, 2024 . Türkiye’s stealth UAV, Anka-III completes landing gear retraction test in flight .
  13. Web site: Turkey flies Anka 3 UCAV . 2024-05-07 . Janes.com . en.
  14. News: 28 December 2023 . Anka-3 gökyüzüyle buluştu . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231229013859/https://www.trthaber.com/haber/gundem/anka-3-gokyuzuyle-bulustu-824544.html . 29 December 2023 . 28 December 2023 . . tr.
  15. Web site: 29 May 2024 . Türkiye Unveils Supersonic Twin-Engine Version of ANKA-3 UCAV .
  16. Web site: May 26, 2024 . Development Of Twin-Engine, Supersonic Version Of Turkey’s ANKA-3 UCAV Announced .
  17. Web site: June 7, 2024 . Turkey’s Aerial Might On Display! Supersonic Hurjet & Futuristic Combat UAV ANKA-III ‘Dance In The Sky’ .

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