TAI Aksungur
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The TAI Aksungur (previously known as Anka-2)[4] is an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) built by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for the Turkish Armed Forces.[1][5][6][7] Using existing technology from the TAI Anka series of drones, it is the manufacturer's largest drone[8] with payload capacity for mission-specific equipment. It is intended to be used for long-term surveillance, signals intelligence, maritime patrol missions, or as an unmanned combat aerial vehicle. TAI planned to integrate weapon packages and put the Aksungur into production in early 2020. The first unit was delivered to the Turkish Naval Forces on 20 October 2021.[2]
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TAI Aksungur at the 2019 International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul, Turkey. | |
Role | Unmanned combat aerial vehicle |
National origin | Turkey |
Manufacturer | Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) |
First flight | 20 March 2019[1] |
Introduction | 20 October 2021[2] |
Status | In service |
Primary user | Turkish Armed Forces |
Produced | 2019-present |
Number built | 8 (as of March 2023)[3] |
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