Türkiye’s unmanned fighter jet, Bayraktar Kızılelma, completed its third test, the medium altitude system identification test, a high-ranking official from the developing company said Thursday.
Selçuk Bayraktar, chief technology officer (CTO) at the Turkish drone magnate Baykar, shared the update on his Twitter account with video footage.
“Bayraktar #KIZILELMA has successfully completed the medium altitude system identification test,” his statement read.
The indigenous aircraft reached an altitude of 20,000 feet during the trial, Bayraktar said in the video.
He said that their tests on the aircraft will continue and that they plan to start mass production by the beginning of 2024.
Bayraktar added that they are also gearing up for the maiden flight of Bayraktar TB3, the world’s first drone capable of taking off and landing on ships with short runways.
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