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Kargu Turkish Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Kargu

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
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Basic Information
Name
Kargu Turkish Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
Kargu
Alternate Designation
Kargu
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
STM
Date of Introduction
2020
Description

The Kargu Turkish Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is a portable, rotary wing attack drone designed to provide tactical ISR and precision strike capabilities for ground troops. The Kargu is capable of performing fully autonomous navigation vis STM's unique flight control system. In addition, the platform is able to perform precision strike for low signature, beyond line of sight targets. Precision strike mission is fully performed by the operator, in line with the Man-in-the-Loop principle. The platform is capable of detecting and striking static or mobile targets with high precision during day and night conditions. The Kargu system is comprised of the Attack Drone Platform and the Mobile Ground Control Station. The Kargu can be equipped with different payloads on the same platform; the user can operate both armor-piercing warheads and anti-personnel munitions on the same platform.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine Battery
Max Speed 72.0 km/h
Cruise Speed 72.0 km/h
Range 10.0 km
Service Ceiling 3000 m
System
Alternate Designation Kargu
Type Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer STM
Payload Capacity INA
Electro-optical camera Image Resolution HD 720p
Electro-optical camera optical zoom 10x
Gimbal 2 axes stabilization, pitch axes control
Thermal camera image resolution 640x400
Operating Temperature -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122° F)
Dimensions
Length 707 mm
Width 707 mm
Height 409 mm
Takeoff Weight Electrooptical 7.6 kg
Takeoff Weight Thermal 7.8 kg
Automotive
Engine Name INA
Engine Type Battery
Engine Power INA
Battery Charging Time 60 mim
Maximum Speed INA
Cruise Speed 72 km/h
Maximum Range 10 km (with external antenna)6.5 km with onboard GCS antenna
Service Ceiling 3,000 m
Endurance with payload 30 min
Wind Resistance 10 m/s
Armament
Fuse Type Access
Warhead Weight 1.4 kg
Fragments 840 pieces 4mm fragmentation effect
Details
Country of Origin Turkey
Category UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
K
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
0.71 m
Width
0.71 m
Height
0.41 m
Weight
Operators (1)
Turkey
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