09.04.2025, 19:12
Die Kampfdrohne Kizilelma soll u.a Chaff und Flare Werfer erhalten, diese Maßnahme trägt zur Verbesserung der Überlebensfähigkeit bei, wenn die Drohne von Raketen verfolgt wird. Es ist auch geplant das Kizilelma in der Lage sein soll in der Luft betankt zu werden.
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Zitat:Baykar Develops New Features for Kızılelma Unmanned Fighter
08 Apr 2025, 23:50 3 mins
Turkiye
Unmanned Systems
Baykar Develops New Features for Kızılelma Unmanned Fighter TurDef
As the tests of the Kızılelma unmanned fighter are ongoing with the third prototype, Baykar disclosed the development of various features for the next phases.
Baykar has revealed the development of various new capabilities for the Kızılelma unmanned fighter on its official website. The projects are Chaff/Flare Dispenser and Internal Weapons Bay Lowering Mechanism, mentioned explicitly as being for Kızılelma; Air-to-Air Missile Launcher and Air-to-Air Refuelling System R&D predicted to be in the same direction.
Chaff/Flare Dispenser
Chaff/Flare Dispenser will allow Kızılelma to use dispensed countermeasures to help with evading incoming missiles. Chaff is used against radar-guided missiles by disrupting the radar feedback through highly reflective chunks, while flares emit heat to fool infrared-guided missiles.
As an unmanned fighter with a layout emphasising air-to-air combat, Kızılelma has to be capable of protecting itself from enemy missiles, as stealth does not guarantee that the aircraft will not be fired upon, especially with advancing sensor technology.
Some apertures distributed around the fuselage have been observed on the third and fourth prototypes of Kızılelma, thought to be missile warning or situational awareness systems.
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