Bayraktar Akıncı is a high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar. The drone is named after the Akıncı airbase, which is located near Ankara, the capital city of Turkey.
The Bayraktar Akıncı is the largest drone in the Baykar fleet, with a wingspan of 20 meters and a maximum takeoff weight of 5.5 tons. It is capable of flying at an altitude of up to 40,000 feet and has a maximum endurance of 24 hours. The drone is equipped with advanced avionics, sensors, and communication systems, and it can carry a wide range of payloads, including sensors, cameras, and weapons.
The Bayraktar Akıncı has been developed primarily for military and surveillance purposes, and it has been used by the Turkish Armed Forces in various conflicts, including the Syrian Civil War and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The drone has also been deployed in search and rescue missions, disaster response efforts, and border patrol operations.
The Bayraktar Akıncı is considered to be a significant achievement for the Turkish drone industry, as it is one of the few high-altitude, long-endurance drones developed and produced entirely in Turkey. The drone has attracted international attention and has been sold to several countries, including Ukraine and Qatar.