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Anka-3
A jet-powered, flying-wing unmanned combat air vehicle developed by Turkish Aerospace as a low-observable-influenced successor to the propeller-driven Anka-S, intended for deep-strike and contested-airspace missions.
In service since 2023 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
1,600
km range
12,000
m ceiling
1,200
kg payload
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed; early flight-test stage
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 2023. 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 Anka-3 can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 1,600 km |
|---|---|
| Service ceiling Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon. | 12,000 m |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Weapons payload Maximum ordnance weight the platform can carry. Higher means more strike capacity per sortie. | 1,200 kg |
|---|
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Wingspan Wingtip-to-wingtip span. | 12 m |
|---|---|
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 0 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Turbofan |
|---|
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights. | Electro-optical/infrared targeting system |
|---|---|
| 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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What is the range of the Turkish Aerospace Industries Anka-3? +
The Turkish Aerospace Industries Anka-3 has a maximum range of 1,600 km.
What is the weapons payload of the Turkish Aerospace Industries Anka-3? +
The Turkish Aerospace Industries Anka-3 can carry up to 1,200 kg of weapons payload.
How many crew does the Turkish Aerospace Industries Anka-3 require? +
The Turkish Aerospace Industries Anka-3 requires a crew of 0.
What is the Turkish Aerospace Industries Anka-3 used for? +
The Turkish Aerospace Industries Anka-3 is a uav / drone typically used for deep strike, isr.
How many countries operate the Turkish Aerospace Industries Anka-3? +
The Turkish Aerospace Industries Anka-3 is operated by 1 countries.
How much does the Turkish Aerospace Industries Anka-3 cost? +
Turkish Aerospace Industries Anka-3: Unit cost not publicly disclosed; early flight-test stage. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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