First in Turkey! ANKA 3 fired with in-fuselage ammunition

First in Turkey! ANKA 3 fired with in-fuselage ammunition

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First in Turkey! ANKA 3 fired with in-fuselage ammunition





First in Turkey! ANKA 3 fired with in-fuselage ammunition



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Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TAI) According to the statement made from account X ANKA 3successfully fired ammunition from inside the fuselage. The shooting test was ASELSAN’s domestic and national production. TOLUN The target was hit with full accuracy while it was carried out at a speed of 180 knots at an altitude of 20 thousand feet with its ammunition.

ANKA 3 made a first signing




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This test also Turkish aviation adventure It also means a first for us. Because for the first time, an indigenous, low-radar visibility unmanned warplane has been launched. ammunition fired from inside the fuselage. Regarding the issue, TUSAŞ said: “With the shot fired from inside the hull, ANKA III once again proved its operational capability and engineering skills. We continue to work day and night for our country.” he said.

Presidency Defense Industry President Haluk Görgün, in his statement on the subject: “This shot, made at an altitude of 20 thousand feet at a speed of 180 knots, symbolizes the peak our independent defense industry technologies have reached. “This success achieved by ASELSAN with local and national TOLUN ammunition reflects the determination of our employees who believe in a common goal.” he said.

TAI General Manager Dr. Mehmet Demiroğlu also made a statement on his X account: “ANKA III opened the door to a new era in the defense industry with the ammunition firing from inside the hull. This historical success achieved with ASELSAN’s TOLUN ammunition once again proved the power of domestic and national technologies. This devoted work to increase our country’s defense capabilities and strengthen its independence makes us all proud.” “We continue on our way with the same determination and determination for greater success.” made his assessment.

TOLUN and TOLUN-IIR Infrared Seeker Guided Munition developed by ASELSAN is an ammunition used against hard and soft land targets. While TOLUN, which has a concrete drilling feature, is already in the inventory, TOLUN-IIR, which has a fragmentation effect, is expected to enter the inventory this year.

What will ANKA 3 do?




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Flying wing ANKA 3, reconnaissance, surveillance and intelligence; attack with different air-ground munitions; Hunting for prey by engaging enemy helicopters, propeller planes and UAVs with air-to-air ammunition; neutralizing enemy RF emitting radar and air defense systems; protection of friendly forces in the air and on land; signals and communications intelligence; electronic warfare; It will perform many tasks such as operation and communication relay together with other friendly elements.

When will ANKA 3 enter the inventory?

Tests for ANKA 3 continue unabated. According to previous official statements, if there is no disruption in these tests, one ANKA 3 is expected to be delivered to the Turkish Air Force in 2025. The first prototype of ANKA 3 flew on December 28, 2023, and the second prototype flew on November 12, 2024.

ANKA 3 features

  • Length: 9.5m
  • Wingspan: 12.5m
  • Height: 2.8m
  • Maximum takeoff weight: 6,500kg
  • Payload: 1.200kg
  • Maximum altitude: 40,000ft
  • Cruising speed: 0.4 Mach
  • Maximum speed: 0.7 Mach
  • Thrust: 5,500lbf (Ivchenko Progress AI-322, without afterburner)
  • Maximum airborne time: 10 hours
  • Internal weapon stations: 2 (650kg each)
  • External weapon stations: 5 (1,000/650/100kg)
  • Communication: BLOS/LOS (Satellite Control)
  • Electro-Optic system: EOTS/IRST
  • Low radar signature
  • High maneuverability and mobility
  • High payload capacity
  • autonomous mission