Bayraktar TB2 drone

Brand: Baykar Defense
Category: Attack & Multirole Drones (UAVs)
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Maximum Speed 220 km/h
Endurance 27 hours
Operational Range 300 km (LOS)
Payload Capacity 150 kg

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Full Specifications

1. General Information

Manufacturer	Baykar Defense
Country of Origin	Turkey
Type / Role	Tactical / Armed UAV
First Flight / Introduced	2014
Status	In Service
Unit Cost	USD 5 Million (Approx.)

2. Performance

Maximum Speed	220 km/h
Cruise Speed	130 km/h
Operational Range	300 km (LOS)
Endurance	27 hours
Service Ceiling	27,000 ft
Rate of Climb	6.5 m/s

3. Dimensions

Length	6.5 m
Wingspan	12 m
Height	2.2 m
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	700 kg

4. Payload & Armament

Payload Capacity	150 kg
Hardpoints	4
Weapons	MAM-L, MAM-C Smart Micro Munitions
Sensors	EO/IR Camera, Laser Designator, ISR Suite
Avionics	GPS/INS, Digital Flight Control System

5. Propulsion

Engine Type	Rotax 912 Internal Combustion
Engine Power	100 hp
Propeller Type	Two-Blade Pusher Propeller

6. Communication & Control

Control Type	Remote / Autonomous
Data Link Range	300 km Line-of-Sight
Navigation	GPS / INS
Ground Control Station	Mobile or Fixed Facility

7. Operational Use

Primary Users	Turkey, Ukraine, Poland, Qatar, Azerbaijan
Combat Proven	Yes
Notable Operations	Syria, Libya, Nagorno-Karabakh, Ukraine

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

Technology 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Combat Effectiveness 8 / 10
Operational Flexibility 8 / 10

PROS

Proven combat effectiveness in multiple conflict zones
Affordable acquisition and maintenance costs
Long endurance with autonomous operation
Precision-guided munition capability
Widely exported and combat tested

CONS

Limited payload capacity compared to larger UAVs
Vulnerable to advanced air defense systems
Line-of-sight communication restrictions
Non-stealth design increases radar visibility
Dependence on foreign engine components

Bayraktar TB2: Turkey’s Combat-Proven Tactical UAV

Developed by Baykar Defense of Turkey, the Bayraktar TB2 has emerged as one of the most recognizable unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) of the 21st century. Designed for reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, and precision strike missions, the TB2 has seen extensive combat use and global export success. Introduced in 2014, it is now operated by over 30 countries, including Ukraine, Qatar, and Poland—the first NATO member to adopt it beyond Turkey.

Design and Performance

The TB2 is a medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) UAV capable of autonomous taxi, takeoff, and landing. Its composite airframe and efficient 100-hp Rotax 912 engine enable endurance exceeding 27 hours and operational ranges up to 300 km (line-of-sight). With a service ceiling of 27,000 feet, it provides persistent surveillance and precision targeting capabilities critical to modern asymmetrical warfare.

Armament and Systems

Equipped with four hardpoints, the Bayraktar TB2 can carry up to 150 kg of payload, including MAM-L and MAM-C smart micro munitions developed by Roketsan. The UAV integrates electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) cameras, laser designators, and a digital flight control system for stable autonomous operation. Its advanced ground control stations support real-time targeting and data transmission.

Operational Use

The TB2 gained global attention during conflicts in Syria, Libya, Nagorno-Karabakh, and Ukraine, where it demonstrated high accuracy and resilience against air defenses. Its affordability and reliability have made it a cornerstone of Turkey’s drone diplomacy and a benchmark for tactical UAV programs worldwide.

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