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The Turkish defense company Aselsan has successfully launched an LGK-82 guided munition from an ANKA III attack drone. The corresponding video is shown online.
The LGK-82 is a standard 500-pound Mk-82 bomb, converted into a high-precision weapon by installing a laser guidance kit.
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The ANKA III UAV, created by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), has a flying wing design that ensures low radar visibility of the device. Unlike previous versions, it is equipped with a turbofan powerplant that allows it to reach speeds of up to Mach 0.7 and operate at an altitude of up to 12,000 m. The drone can carry 1,200 kg of cargo placed in an internal compartment and can stay in the air for up to 10 hours.
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The payload can include both weapons of destruction and specialized equipment, for example, reconnaissance, which allows the UAV to solve a wide range of tasks.
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From a technological point of view, the test confirms the compatibility of Turkish drones with national weapons, which corresponds to Ankara's desire to create its own defense production cycle.
