The Ukrainian Navy received the first Bayraktar TB2 unmanned strike system from Turkey. Yesterday, July 15, this was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Alexander Mironyuk checked the status of implementation of the contract for the supply of Bayraktar TB2 for the Ukrainian Navy. "During the tests, the drone performed a number of combat training tasks, demonstrating the expected high results. Bayraktar TB2 complexes will significantly strengthen the capabilities of the Ukrainian Navy in protecting the southern borders of our country. The National Fleet has received an updated version of the Bayraktar TV2 complex, the range of which is 300 km instead of 150 km, as in previous versions, " Mironyuk said.
The first Bayraktar TB2 for the Ukrainian Navy
The Bayraktar TB2 is a medium-range attack UAV designed and manufactured by the Turkish company Baykar. The development of the drone began in 2007, and two years later it made its first flight. In 2014, the developers demonstrated its final version to the Turkish military, and in March 2016, the Bayraktar TB2 was officially adopted by the Turkish army.
Bayraktar TB2 can climb to a height of more than 7300 m and stay in the air for up to 24 hours. The device is able to move away from the control point at a distance of up to 150 km and operate in two modes (remote control or automatic mode, including independent take-off and landing). The maximum speed of the drone is 250 km / h, the cruising speed is 130 km / h. The length of the drone is 6.5 m, the wingspan is 12 m. The maximum take-off weight of the drone is 650 kg, while the payload is 55 kg. The device is equipped with a variety of cameras and surveillance systems, which allows it to be used for reconnaissance purposes. In addition, the Bayraktar TB2 is capable of carrying correctable bombs and laser-guided missiles.
The Ukrainian army received the first batch of Bayraktar TB2 drones in March 2019.
