September 30, 2019 (DefenceWorld.net)
Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2 combat drones were
pressed to service by the Ukrainian Army, the country’s defense ministry
announced on Saturday. Ukraine announced the deal for the purchase of Turkish combat drones
for its army in mid-January. Turkish UAV manufacturer Baykar was to produce six
Bayraktar TB2 and deliver them to Ukraine in a year. Along with the UAVs, three
ground control station systems and equipment was also mentioned to be
delivered.The value of the contract is not known.
The TB2 armed UAV, was developed for tactical reconnaissance and
surveillance missions and it can also carry ammo, do assaults, and has laser
target acquisition. It has a service ceiling of 8,239 meters (27,030 feet) and
a flight endurance of 24 hours. It can carry 150 kilograms (330 pounds) of
payload and can be operated day and night.
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