Bayraktar KALKAN DİHA
ISR
Developed by Baykar, Bayraktar KALKAN DİHA is catalogued as a Türkiye ISR aircraft. Its TBC first flight marks the principal public milestone in the platform's development.
Published specifications list a maximum speed of 48 knots, a service ceiling of 10,000 ft, and endurance of 6 hours. These figures can vary by configuration, mission load and operating conditions, so they are presented primarily for comparison.
Notable systems include Autonomy (Semi-Autonomous) and Autonomy (Sensor-Fusion-Assisted Fully Autonomous Flight). Its mission role is supported by sensors such as EO/IR Gimbal (BG160) and Camera (Electro-Optical).
Bayraktar KALKAN DİHA uses a hybrid power architecture, relying on electric motors for vertical takeoff and landing and switching to a gasoline piston engine during horizontal cruise to extend range.
Systems
- •Autonomy (Semi-Autonomous)
- •Autonomy (Sensor-Fusion-Assisted Fully Autonomous Flight)
- •Data Link (Digital Data & Video Link)
- •Landing System (Vertical)
- •System Architecture (Fault-Tolerant)
- •Take-off System (Vertical)
Sensors
- •EO/IR Gimbal (BG160)
- •Camera (Electro-Optical)
- •Camera (Thermal)
- •Laser (Rangefinder)
Compatible weapons
No public details are available.