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The Tolun-IIR small-sized homing bomb with IR-GOS, developed by ASELSAN, was dropped from the Bayraktar Akinci attack drone during the tests and successfully hit the target.
This was reported by Baykar, showing the relevant footage. Allegedly, the bomb was dropped from a height of 6.7 thousand meters:
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It is noted that Tolun-IIR has a range of up to 80 km and an accuracy of up to a centimeter. The bomb is controlled from the operations center, which transmits images continuously during flight via a two-way channel. At the same time, the IR-GOS is responsible for obtaining a "picture" for the operator [and, apparently, can be responsible for independent guidance without human intervention].
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The Bayraktar Akinci attack drone made its first flight in 2019 and entered service in 2021. Currently, a wide range of Turkish-made ammunition is being integrated with this UAV.
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- the company explained.
It is assumed that Akinci will be able to carry up to 8 bombs on board and simultaneously attack 8 different targets.
As indicated on the manufacturer's website, Aselsan, Tolun-IIR has a mass of 80 kg, a diameter of 185 mm, a length of 1800 mm, a CVO of less than three meters, a range of up to 80 km, a maximum application height of 12.2 thousand meters.
