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TAI Anka-3

Turkish flying-wing stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries for strike, electronic warfare and loyal-wingman missions alongside the KAAN fighter. Key figures: top speed 787 km/h, range 1,075 km, service ceiling 12,000 m, max takeoff weight 7,250 kg.

Max speed
787km/h
Range
1,075km
Technical Specifications
Length8.9 m (29.2 ft)
Wingspan13.1 m (43.0 ft)
Height2.6 m (8.5 ft)
Max. takeoff weight7,250 kg (15,983 lbs)
Powerplant1 × Ivchenko-Progress AI-322
TAI Anka-3 scale diagram
TAI Anka-3 — 13.1 m wingspan, 8.9 m long, against a 1.75 m human figure 1.75 m 13.1 m 8.9 m
Wingspan 13.1 m · Length 8.9 m · Height 2.6 m · Generic top view at true scale
Performance
Maximum speed787 km/h (489 mph)
Operational range1,075 km (668 mi)
Endurance10 hours
Service ceiling12,000 m (39,370 ft)
Armament
Missiles payload
  • SOM-J air-launched cruise missile
  • IIR-guided air-to-air missile (planned)
  • Radar-guided air-to-air missile (planned)
Bombs payload
  • Tolun guided glide bomb
  • Teber-82 laser-guided bomb
  • Mk 82 general-purpose bombs
Similar Aircraft
TAI Anka-3 vs

Description

The TAI Anka-3 is a flying-wing stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). Alongside Baykar's Bayraktar Kızılelma, it is one of two Turkish jet-powered stealth UCAV programs, designed for deep strike, electronic warfare, signals intelligence and manned-unmanned teaming, including operation as a loyal wingman for the KAAN fighter. It shares its ground segment and avionics architecture with the TAI Anka and Aksungur.

In prototype form the Anka-3 is 8.9 m long with a 13.1 m wingspan, a maximum takeoff weight of 7,250 kg and a 1,600 kg payload carried in an internal bay and on five external stations. Powered by a single Ivchenko-Progress AI-322 turbofan, it reaches 787 km/h, a 12,000 m service ceiling, a 1,075 km combat range and around 10 hours of endurance; production aircraft are planned to receive twin TEI-TF10000 engines. Sensors include the ASELSAN MURAD 100-A AESA radar and electro-optical targeting systems, with weapons including the SOM-J cruise missile and Tolun and Teber-82 guided bombs.

Development

The maiden flight took place on 28 December 2023. Milestones include a first live-fire test in September 2024, control by another aircraft in the loyal-wingman role in October 2024, and an internal-munitions strike test in January 2025. One of two prototypes was lost in a landing accident during the Anatolian Eagle exercise on 25 June 2025. TAI subsequently froze the production design, with two updated prototypes and a Turkish Air Force order reported to exceed 50 aircraft expected in 2026; the type was not yet in service as of mid-2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of aircraft is the TAI Anka-3?
The TAI Anka-3 is a military drones aircraft developed by TAI.
What is the maximum speed of the TAI Anka-3?
The TAI Anka-3 has a maximum speed of 787 km/h (489 mph).
What is the range of the TAI Anka-3?
The TAI Anka-3 has an operational range of 1,075 km (667 miles). This range can vary based on payload, altitude, and mission profile.
When did the TAI Anka-3 first fly?
The TAI Anka-3 made its first flight on December 28, 2023.
What is the service ceiling of the TAI Anka-3?
The TAI Anka-3 has a service ceiling of 12,000 meters (39,370 feet). This is the maximum altitude at which the aircraft can maintain controlled flight.
Latest Data Updates
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