Bayraktar TB2 Tactical UAV, Turkey

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Bayraktar TB2 is a medium altitude and long-range (MALE) tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system manufactured by Baykar Makina, for the Turkish Armed Forces.

Bayraktar tactical UAV was developed by Kale Baykar JV, a joint venture of Baykar Makina and the Kale Group. The UAV is an ideal platform for conducting reconnaissance and intelligence missions.

Bayraktar tactical UAV development
"The UAV is an ideal platform for conducting reconnaissance and intelligence missions."
Phase one development of the prototype Bayraktar Block A began in 2007 and first flight was made in June 2009. The contract for phase two development and serial production was signed between the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) and Kale-Baykar JV in December 2011.

The second phase involving the development and serial production of Bayraktar Block B (TB2) commenced in January 2012. Bayraktar TB2 completed its first flight in April 2014. The first acceptance tests of the UAV were conducted in November 2014 and six UAVs were delivered to the Turkish Land Forces by 2014.

A second batch of six indigenous Bayraktar TB2 UAVs was handed over to the Turkish Land Forces in June 2015.






Design and features of Bayraktar TB2
Bayraktar TB2 features a monocoque design integrating an inverse v-tail structure. The fuselage is made of carbon fibre, Kevlar and hybrid composites, whereas the joint segments constitute precision computer numerical control (CNC) machined aluminium parts.

The engine is positioned between the tail booms and fuel is stored in bladder tanks.

Each Bayraktar TB2 system consists of six aerial vehicles, two ground control stations (GCS), three ground data terminals (GDTs), two remote video terminals (RVTs) and ground support equipment.

The UAV has a length of 6.5m, wing span of 12m and a maximum take-off weight of 630kg.

Bayraktar TB2 avionics and payload

Designed for short range reconnaissance and surveillance missions, Bayraktar is currently operational with the Turkish Land Forces.

The UAV is equipped with a triple redundant avionics system. An onboard avionics suite encompasses units, including microcontroller, engine control, servo motor power control, engine signal processing and I/O andGPS receiver units.

It also features a Pitot static sensor, laser altimeter and alpha beta sensor modules, as well as speed, temperature and fuel level sensors.

Bayraktar TB2 UAV can carry a maximum payload of more than 55kg. The standard payload configuration includes an electro-optical (EO) camera module, an infrared (IR) camera module, a laser designator, a laser range finder (LRF) and a laser pointer.

Flight control and navigation
The redundant flight control system allows autonomous taxi, take-off, navigation, landing and parking operations without assistance from any external sensor. Sensor fusion architecture using modern non-linear control techniques ensures good control and guidance of the UAV. The unmanned vehicle is also capable of employing semi-auto modes during missions.

Bayraktar TB2 ground control station
Bayraktar TB2 UAV is controlled by a ground control station based on a NATO spec ACE-III mobile shelter unit. The module integrates pilot, payload operator and image exploitation consoles.

The station is equipped with rack cabinets, air conditioning unit, NBC filtration system, power supply units, wireless systems and internal communication systems.

Engine and performance of tactical UAV
The power plant integrates a 100hp internal combustion engine driving a two-bladed variable pitch propeller.

The tactical UAV has a range of more than 150km and can fly at a maximum altitude of 22,500ft. It has a maximum speed of 70kt and endurance of more than 20 hours.

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Bayraktar TB2 Tactical UAV, Turkey




The UAV can be deployed in reconnaissance and intelligence missions. Image: courtesy of BAYKAR.


The Turkish Land Forces received the first batch of Bayraktar TB2 UAVs in 2014. Image: courtesy of BAYKAR.



The Turkish Land Forces operates 12 Bayraktar TB2 UAVs. Image: courtesy of BAYKAR.

Bayraktar TB2 Tactical UAV - Army Technology

 

[Kamil_baku]

I would like them to be assigned designing bigger UAV..

 

[Saithan]

As long as the Land forces are satisfied with Bayraktar we should be happy. It's a bitch to never have an UAV because of design flaws, or delays in development. We need 10000000 hours of experience and these will help a lot.

Imagine if I practiced flying in DC10 and I was asked to fly a JF...

 

[Kebapçı Erhan]

I would like them to be assigned designing bigger UAV..

They should tie the TAI UAV teams to the Bayraktar company. If they do this then we will see the programs accel in the future. The guys at Bayraktar actually like their job, as a matter of fact it is a continuation of their RC plane hobby except now they are building big RC planes.

When I was kid I used to help make Kebap at home and I loved it, now I do it as a profession.

 

[BordoEnes]

They should tie the TAI UAV teams to the Bayraktar company. If they do this then we will see the programs accel in the future. The guys at Bayraktar actually like their job, as a matter of fact it is a continuation of their RC plane hobby except now they are building big RC planes.

When I was kid I used to help make Kebap at home and I loved it, now I do it as a profession.

God damnit sina.... i mean Erhan.

 

[Oublious]

They should tie the TAI UAV teams to the Bayraktar company. If they do this then we will see the programs accel in the future. The guys at Bayraktar actually like their job, as a matter of fact it is a continuation of their RC plane hobby except now they are building big RC planes.

When I was kid I used to help make Kebap at home and I loved it, now I do it as a profession.

Senin gorevin kutsal...

 

[Kebapçı Erhan]

God damnit sina.... i mean Erhan.

Senin gorevin kutsal...