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Aksungur
A twin-engine, high-payload medium-altitude long-endurance drone built by Turkish Aerospace Industries for extended maritime and land ISR plus heavy precision-strike missions. Larger and more payload-capable than the single-engine Anka.
In service since 2019 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
250
km/h
6,000
km range
9,000
m ceiling
750
kg payload
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Türkiye export-licensed
SSB-administered; growing export programme, some Western sub-component dependencies.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Limited · 1 operator
In service since 2019. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the Aksungur can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 250 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed Sustained economical speed. Determines transit time to station. | 200 km/h |
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 6,000 km |
| Service ceiling Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon. | 9,000 m |
| Endurance Time on station. Critical for UAVs and patrol platforms, higher means longer persistent coverage. | 49 h |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Hardpoints External stations for weapons and pods. More means bigger and more flexible loadouts. | 8 |
|---|---|
| Weapons payload Maximum ordnance weight the platform can carry. Higher means more strike capacity per sortie. | 750 kg |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 12 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan Wingtip-to-wingtip span. | 24 m |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 3,300 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 0 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | 2x turbodiesel piston engines |
|---|---|
| Engines Number of engines. Twin-engine gives redundancy at higher cost. | 2 |
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Turbodiesel, twin pusher propeller |
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights. | Electro-optical/infrared targeting turret, Synthetic aperture radar/maritime patrol radar |
|---|---|
| Datalink Network connectivity: Link 16, MADL, national datalinks. Enables cooperative engagement. | LOS datalink, SATCOM |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 1 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public Turkish Aerospace Industries and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of the Turkish Aerospace Industries Aksungur? +
The Turkish Aerospace Industries Aksungur has a maximum speed of 250 km/h.
What is the range of the Turkish Aerospace Industries Aksungur? +
The Turkish Aerospace Industries Aksungur has a maximum range of 6,000 km.
What is the weapons payload of the Turkish Aerospace Industries Aksungur? +
The Turkish Aerospace Industries Aksungur can carry up to 750 kg of weapons payload.
How much does the Turkish Aerospace Industries Aksungur weigh? +
The Turkish Aerospace Industries Aksungur has a combat weight of 3,300 kg.
How many crew does the Turkish Aerospace Industries Aksungur require? +
The Turkish Aerospace Industries Aksungur requires a crew of 0.
What engine does the Turkish Aerospace Industries Aksungur use? +
The Turkish Aerospace Industries Aksungur is powered by the 2x turbodiesel piston engines.
What is the Turkish Aerospace Industries Aksungur used for? +
The Turkish Aerospace Industries Aksungur is a uav / drone typically used for isr, close air support, anti armor.
How many countries operate the Turkish Aerospace Industries Aksungur? +
The Turkish Aerospace Industries Aksungur is operated by 1 countries.
How much does the Turkish Aerospace Industries Aksungur cost? +
Turkish Aerospace Industries Aksungur: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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