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snne said:
General Electric announced in its 2024 company presentation that it is conducting a program to integrate the 800 horsepower class GE H-80 turboprop engine onto the Bayraktar Akıncı UAV.

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H80 is based off the Czech M601H-80 turboprop engine with GE maintaining production in Czech Republic as part of it's subsidiary, it may be a positive step for ITAR issues that linger with P&W engines
 
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Please do not post any videos here from rubbish channels like this, Max Afterburner or the Mover and Gonky Show, etc.

In Mover and Gonky’s case, they do nothing else than goof around, talk about an aircraft’s appearance, or chant ‘USA #1!!!’. They don’t bring any new aspects to the discussion, nor do they contribute at all to the topic at hand. Their videos have no substance whatsoever, and they clearly can’t be bothered to spend even five minutes doing actual research before recording a video on the topic they’re about to discuss.
 
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snne said:
As far as I'm aware, the current number is 3, not four.

https://www.military.africa/2025/09/rsf-shoots-down-sudans-third-akinci-drone/

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The problem is that, as far as we can tell, the Sudanese Akıncıs are only equipped with MAM-Ls (15km max range). Meanwhile, the UAE has supplied the RSF with long-range Israeli radars and Chinese medium-range SAMs.

Sudan is using these Akıncıs in a very close air support role, which is not what they were designed or built for. It's got two PT-6s, an expensive EO sensor, numerous avionics and 450kg internal+900kg external payload capacity. It's not a cheap or nimble aircraft.

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Honestly, I'm surprised more haven't been shot down already.
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Forced landing...

https://twitter.com/x/status/2009334161887412730
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Man, giving the Sudanese Akincis sure was a mistake (as well as not giving them any stand-off payloads along with them!)

Compare how the Libyans are using theirs, then look back at Sudan...
 
A flock of 20 STM KARGU drones demonstrated swarm capabilities with live warhead
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXojBmy18Vo


Features
  • Saturation Attack Concept
  • Distributed Control Architecture
  • Inter-UAV Communication Infrastructure
  • Creating and Maintaining Autonomous Formation
  • Collision Avoidance System
  • Real-Time Target Detection and Classification
  • In-Flock Task Sharing
  • Target Prioritization and Task Assignment
  • CRPA Assisted Anti-jam Navigation
  • GNSS Independent Navigation with KERKES Integration
  • Herd Division and Merger
  • Joining and Leaving the Herd in Real Time


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TB2 or Akinci UCAV equipped with TV/IIR seeker variant of MAM-L munition made it's first debut with Sudanese armed forces, knocking out an RSF operated Chinese FK-2000 short/medium range air defence system

turdef.com

Did MAM with TV Seeker Make Its Combat Debut in Sudan? | TURDEF

MAM-L or MAM-T with a TV seeker allowing MITL guidance and longer range might have made its combat debut in Sudan against RSF’s FK-2000 air defence system.
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Combat-Master said:
TB2 or Akinci UCAV equipped with TV/IIR seeker variant of MAM-L munition made it's first debut with Sudanese armed forces, knocking out an RSF operated Chinese FK-2000 short/medium range air defence system

turdef.com

Did MAM with TV Seeker Make Its Combat Debut in Sudan? | TURDEF

MAM-L or MAM-T with a TV seeker allowing MITL guidance and longer range might have made its combat debut in Sudan against RSF’s FK-2000 air defence system.
turdef.com turdef.com

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Footage released from Sudan Armed Forces - MAM-L TV/IIR ;
https://twitter.com/x/status/2021958578739773454
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More on the K2;

Baykar, a leading Turkish defense company, has unveiled its indigenously developed K2 Kamikaze UAV (also referred to as a loitering munition or kamikaze drone), funded entirely through its own resources. On March 13, 2026, the platform demonstrated its advanced capabilities through successful tests at the Keşan Flight Training and Test Center in Edirne, Türkiye.


Key highlights from the tests include:
  • Five K2 UAVs conducted multi-day formation flights over the Saros Gulf.
  • They successfully performed various formations such as right echelon, line, V-shape, and others like "Turan" and "wall," using AI-supported autonomous swarm intelligence.
  • The drones maintained precise positions relative to each other via onboard AI, sensors, and software, completing missions error-free.

The K2 introduces a new approach to the "expendable" class of drones with AI-driven swarm synergy. Future developments aim to include versions that can return to base after releasing their munition for reusability.

Design philosophy focuses on cost-effective defense: It reduces reliance on expensive munitions by enabling high-impact, low-cost, mass-producible platforms to neutralize critical enemy targets efficiently.

Electronic warfare resilience is a core feature — the navigation system operates without GNSS (e.g., in jammed environments) by using visual terrain scanning via gimbal EO/IR cameras and underside night-vision systems for autonomous positioning and flight.

Targeting and precision:
  • EO/IR gimbal provides reconnaissance, surveillance, and visual lock-on for precise strikes.
  • It also supports coordinate-based accurate attacks.
  • Line-of-sight (LOS) and beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) satellite data links enhance operational flexibility.

Technical specifications (class-leading for kamikaze/loitering munitions):
  • Maximum takeoff weight: 800 kg
  • Warhead: 200 kg high-explosive
  • Range: Over 2,000 km
  • Speed: Over 200 km/h
  • Endurance: Over 13 hours
  • Short/rough field takeoff and landing capability for logistical flexibility in the field.

Baykar positions the K2 as the largest in its kamikaze category, emphasizing long-range strategic missions.

baykartech.com

K2 KAMİKAZE İHA SAHAYA ÇIKTI!

K2 KAMİKAZE İHA SAHAYA ÇIKTI! Baykar’ın öz kaynaklarıyla milli ve özgün olarak geliştirdiği K2 Kamikaze İHA, akıllı s&u
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Comparison of K2 and TB2
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Skydagger FPV drones
  • RTF 3.5" Mini: 5 km Range / 500 g Payload
  • RTF 7" :10 km Range / 2 kg Payload
  • RTF 10" X: 10 km Range / 3 kg Payload
  • RTF 15" & Plus: 10 km Range / 5-10 kg Payload
  • Toyca-05: 70 km Range / 5 kg Payload (Fixed Wing)

Advanced Technological Features:
  • Fiber Optic Control: Wired, uninterrupted communication resistant to jamming.
  • Manual Detonation: Operator-controlled safe triggering.
  • Target Lock: Precision engagement against moving targets.
  • G-Sensor: Impact-sensitive instant detonation.
  • Lidar Proximity: Automatic activation at 4 meters.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2034312690932535581
View: https://x.com/haluk/status/2034312690932535581?s=20
 
SKYDAGGER's new fixed wing FPV drone, Toyca-05
Range: 70 km
Warhead: 5 kg
Flight Time: 50 min
Cruise Speed: 145 km/h
Dive Speed: 220 km/h
Take-off: Catapult Launch

Advanced Strike Capabilities:
- Autonomous Navigation & Dive Attack: Fully autonomous flight to target with precise dive strike (Skydagger Flight Planner)
- Target Tracking: AI-assisted or manual lock up to 500 meters
- Precision Engagement: Direct impact detonation with 5 kg payload
- Dual Camera System: Day & Thermal imaging options
- High-Speed Strike: 220 km/h dive capability
- Long-Endurance Mission: Up to 50 minutes flight time

https://twitter.com/x/status/2040130985996513658
View: https://x.com/SkydaggerDrones/status/2040130985996513658?s=20

Looks like full foam construction; should help with production speed and cost
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Combat-Master said:
SKYDAGGER's new fixed wing FPV drone, Toyca-05
Range: 70 km
Warhead: 5 kg
Flight Time: 50 min
Cruise Speed: 145 km/h
Dive Speed: 220 km/h
Take-off: Catapult Launch

Advanced Strike Capabilities:
- Autonomous Navigation & Dive Attack: Fully autonomous flight to target with precise dive strike (Skydagger Flight Planner)
- Target Tracking: AI-assisted or manual lock up to 500 meters
- Precision Engagement: Direct impact detonation with 5 kg payload
- Dual Camera System: Day & Thermal imaging options
- High-Speed Strike: 220 km/h dive capability
- Long-Endurance Mission: Up to 50 minutes flight time

https://twitter.com/x/status/2040130985996513658
View: https://x.com/SkydaggerDrones/status/2040130985996513658?s=20

Looks like full foam construction; should help with production speed and cost
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Variant of Toyca 05 (prototype 9) with E/O turret
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPFZH_RQ-34
 
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