Successful Taxi Test for KIZILELMA’s Third Prototype

Turkey’s defense industry has achieved significant milestones with the continued development of the Bayraktar KIZILELMA unmanned fighter jet and the successful testing of the TF6000 engine. These advancements underscore Turkey’s growing capabilities in aviation and defense technology.

Baykar, a leading Turkish defense company, has successfully conducted a taxi test for the third prototype (TC-OZB3) of the Bayraktar KIZILELMA, Turkey’s first unmanned fighter jet.

The engine is fully integrated into the body Optical sensors are embedded in the airframe Vertical stabilizers are constructed as a single piece Actuators are concealed

These design changes suggest a focus on improved aerodynamics and stealth capabilities for the KIZILELMA.

In a parallel development, Turkey has made significant progress with its TF6000 engine project. The Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) announced the successful operation of the TF6000, Turkey’s first military turbofan engine. This engine is slated to power both the KIZILELMA and ANKA-3 unmanned aerial vehicles.

Designed as a technology demonstrator for future fighter jet engines First military turbofan engine developed in Turkey Part of a larger initiative to bring aircraft engine technology to Turkey Will contribute to the development of the National Combat Aircraft KAAN

The TF6000 project aims to develop domestic capabilities in critical areas such as accessory subsystems, fan modules, variable fixed wing compressors, flow mixer exhausts, and afterburner design.

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Baykar has also successfully completed the engine start test for the third prototype of KIZILELMA. This test, shared on social media by Baykar’s Chairman Selçuk Bayraktar, demonstrates the continued progress of the unmanned fighter jet program.

These developments in Turkey’s defense industry showcase the country’s growing technological capabilities in aviation and unmanned systems. The advancements in both the KIZILELMA unmanned fighter jet and the TF6000 engine project represent significant steps towards greater self-reliance in defense technology. As these projects continue to evolve, they are likely to play a crucial role in shaping Turkey’s future defense capabilities and potentially its position in the global defense market.

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