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A historic UAV export agreement has been reached between Saudi Arabia and BAYKAR.

An export and cooperation agreement for the Bayraktar AKINCI UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) has been signed between the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense and BAYKAR.


 

As part of his Gulf Tour, President Erdogan and his accompanying delegation visited Saudi Arabia as the first country. In this context, Turkey signed various cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia in different fields.

Ankara, Turkey's BAYKAR and Saudi Arabia's defense ministry have signed what is being called the largest defense and aviation export contract in the history of the Republic of Turkey. Although the details of the agreement are not yet known, it has been announced by Haluk Bayraktar, the General Manager of BAYKAR Technology, that the export is related to the AKINCI UAV.

In a statement made by Haluk Bayraktar, it was stated, "We have signed an export and cooperation agreement for the Bayraktar AKINCI UAV with the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense. May this be a prosperous and successful contract for the largest defense and aviation export in the history of the Republic of Turkey."

The AKINCI UAV, with its high payload capacity, is capable of using almost all the munitions that can be used by an F-16 fighter aircraft. Thanks to this capability, BAYKAR has exported the AKINCI UAV to seven different countries, including Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, contracts for the procurement of Bayraktar TB2 UAVs have been signed with 30 countries.


 

AKINCI UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle)

The technical specifications of AKINCI UAV can be listed as follows:

  • Wingspan: Up to 20.3 meters
  • Length: 12.2 meters
  • Height: 4.1 meters
  • Maximum takeoff weight: 5,500 kilograms
  • Cruise speed: 200 knots (370 km/h)
  • Maximum cruise altitude: 40,000 feet (12,192 meters)
  • Endurance: 24 hours (loitering time)
  • Engine: Two turboprop engines (450 horsepower)
  • Weapon payload capacity: 1,350 kilograms
  • Sensors: Electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) camera, radar, AI-assisted systems
  • Communication and data link: Satellite connectivity, communication systems
  • Operational capabilities: Reconnaissance, surveillance, intelligence gathering, target detection and tracking, air support

The above specifications reflect the general technical features of AKINCI UAV. However, for detailed information and up-to-date specifications, it is recommended to refer to official sources and information provided by BAYKAR.

Location: Suudi Arabistan

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