Turkish Bayraktar KIZILELMA PT-3 Unmanned Fighter Jet Successfully Completes Engine Run Test.

According to recent information, the Turkish Bayraktar KIZILELMA Unmanned Fighter Jet Prototype-3 (PT-3) has successfully completed its engine run test, marking a significant milestone in its development. This event was highlighted in a video published on the X Account of Clash Report on July 23, 2024.
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The Bayraktar Kızılelma (English: Red Apple) is a jet-powered unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) currently under development by the Turkish defense company Baykar.  (Picture source: X Account Clash Report)

With consideration of a future where air combat will be dominated by unmanned technology, the "Bayraktar KIZILELMA Fighter UAV," developed entirely in Türkiye, is poised to play an increasingly significant role moving forward. Baykar is leveraging its extensive experience with UAVs and UCAVs to quickly advance the technologies incorporated into the Bayraktar KIZILELMA Fighter UAV system.

The Bayraktar KIZILELMA Fighter UAV is expected to be a formidable force due to its aggressive maneuvering capabilities and stealth features designed to evade radar detection. Additionally, it will be able to take off and land on short-runway aircraft carriers, executing missions with internally carried munitions.

In terms of performance, the Bayraktar KIZILELMA boasts impressive specifications: 5 hours of endurance, 1.5 tons payload capacity, 8.5 tons maximum takeoff weight, a cruising speed of 0.6 Mach and a maximum speed of 0.9 Mach, an operational altitude of 10,700 m (30,000 feet), and a combat radius of 926 km/h (500 nautical miles).

Advanced features include fully autonomous takeoff and landing, low radar cross-section (RCS), high maneuverability, Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) capabilities, and high situational awareness with an AESA radar.

The KIZILELMA is a state-of-the-art unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by Baykar Technologies. It features a single-engine, low-observable airframe with advanced stealth capabilities, a cruising speed of Mach 0.6, and a maximum speed close to Mach 0.9. The aircraft is designed to operate at an operational altitude of 35,000 feet with a payload capacity of 1.5 tons and a maximum takeoff weight of 6,000 kilograms.

This UCAV is equipped with various advanced technologies, including satellite control, fully autonomous takeoff and landing, high maneuverability, and an AESA radar for high situational awareness. It also has internal weapons bays, enhancing its stealth features, and is capable of operating from short-runway aircraft carriers like the Turkish Navy's TCG Anadolu.

The KIZILELMA's development began in 2013, with significant progress in recent years. It completed its maiden flight in December 2022, followed by multiple successful flight tests throughout 2023. The aircraft is expected to enter mass production in 2024, with plans to perform flight tests from TCG Anadolu in 2025.