Bayraktar Kızılelma Turkish Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Bayraktar Kızılelma
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Other
Basic Information
Name
Bayraktar Kızılelma Turkish Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
Bayraktar Kızılelma
Alternate Designation
Bayraktar Kızılelma
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Baykar
Date of Introduction
2025
Description
The Bayraktar Kızılelma Turkish Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) will be a force to be reckoned with, particularly given its aggressive maneuvering capabilities and stealth against radar. Furthermore, the Bayraktar KIZILELMA Fighter UAV will be capable of taking off and landing on short-runway aircraft carriers and carrying out missions with internally carried munitions.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine
Turbofan
Max Speed
0.9 km/h
Cruise Speed
0.6 km/h
Range
926.0 km
Endurance
4.00 hrs
Service Ceiling
14000 m
Wingspan
10.00 m
Payload Capacity
1500 kg
System
Alternate Designation
Bayraktar Kızılelma
Type
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Baykar
Payload Capacity
1,500 kg
Hardpoints
2 × internal stations, 6 × external stations on wings
ISR Payloads
Electro-Optical Targeting System, IR Search and Track System, Multi Mode AESA Radar
Take Off/Landing/Cruise/Taxi Aut
Autonomous
Dimensions
Length
14.5 m
Height
3.5 m
Wingspan
10.0 m
Maximum Takeoff Weight
8,500 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Turbofan Engine
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Speed
Mach 0.9 (1,000 km/h)
Cruise Speed
Mach 0.6 (735 km/h)
Maximum Range
926 km
Service Ceiling
14,000 m
Operational Altitude
11,000 m
Endurance
4-6 hours
Armament
Note
The Bayraktar Kizilelma can be equipped with Laser Guided Munitions, Missiles and Long Range Cruise Missiles.
Image Sources
Note
https://mezha.media/en/2022/11/21/extended-video-of-the-test-run-of-the-baykar-bayraktar-kizilelma-uav/; https://baykartech.com/en/uav/bayraktar-kizilelma/; https://armyrecognition.com/news/aerospace-news/2025/turkish-kizilelma-drone-considered-for-role-alongside-italian-uk-japanese-sixth-gen-fighter
Details
Country of Origin
Turkey
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
B
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
14.5 m
Width
10 m
Height
3.5 m
Weight
8500 kg
Operators (1)
Turkey
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