A ceremony was held in Turkey for the acceptance into service of the new “Bayraktar Kalkan” unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), developed by the “Baykar” company.
Modern.az reports that Turkish media has disseminated information about this.
It is reported that “Bayraktar Kalkan” is an unmanned aerial vehicle with vertical take-off and landing capability. The UAV's operational range reaches 500 kilometers, and its communication range exceeds 70 kilometers. The maximum take-off weight of the apparatus is 78 kilograms, and its payload capacity is 3 kilograms. Due to its vertical take-off and landing capability, “Bayraktar Kalkan” does not require a traditional runway. This feature allows the UAV to be used even in limited-size areas. According to information, the apparatus can stay in the air for up to 6 hours. Its operational altitude is 6 thousand feet, and its practical flight ceiling is 10 thousand feet. The wingspan of the UAV is 5 meters.
