Bayraktar Akinci

A twin-turboprop, high-altitude long-endurance combat drone that scales up Baykar's Bayraktar family into a heavier strike platform capable of carrying air-to-air and precision-guided munitions. It gives Turkey an indigenous alternative to larger Western and Chinese strike UAVs.

Max speed

361 km/h

Range

300 km

Payload

1,350 kg

💲 Publicly cited export system unit price estimate

Full specifications

Performance

Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.

Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance.: 361 km/h

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Cruise speed Sustained economical speed. Determines transit time to station.: 250 km/h

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Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.: 300 km

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Service ceiling Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon.: 12,200 m

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Endurance Time on station. Critical for UAVs and patrol platforms — higher means longer persistent coverage.: 24 h

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Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Hardpoints External stations for weapons and pods. More means bigger and more flexible loadouts.: 6

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Weapons payload Maximum ordnance weight the platform can carry. Higher means more strike capacity per sortie.: 1,350 kg

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Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.: 12.5 m
Wingspan Wingtip-to-wingtip span.: 20 m
Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew.: 3,300 kg
Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.: 6,000 kg
Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.: 0

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Engine Powerplant model and type.: 2x PD170 turbodiesel piston engines
Engines Number of engines. Twin-engine gives redundancy at higher cost.: 2
Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…: Turbodiesel, pusher propeller

Sensors & avionics

Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.

Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights.: CATS electro-optical/infrared/laser designator turret, AESA radar (optional)
Datalink Network connectivity: Link 16, MADL, national datalinks. Enables cooperative engagement.: LOS datalink, SATCOM

Program

Cost, production scale and operators.

Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper.: $30,000,000

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Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.: 60

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Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.: 5

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Specifications compiled from public Baykar and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Baykar Bayraktar Akinci? +

The Baykar Bayraktar Akinci has a maximum speed of 361 km/h.

What is the range of the Baykar Bayraktar Akinci? +

The Baykar Bayraktar Akinci has a maximum range of 300 km.

What is the weapons payload of the Baykar Bayraktar Akinci? +

The Baykar Bayraktar Akinci can carry up to 1,350 kg of weapons payload.

How much does the Baykar Bayraktar Akinci weigh? +

The Baykar Bayraktar Akinci has a combat weight of 6,000 kg.

How many crew does the Baykar Bayraktar Akinci require? +

The Baykar Bayraktar Akinci requires a crew of 0.

What engine does the Baykar Bayraktar Akinci use? +

The Baykar Bayraktar Akinci is powered by the 2x PD170 turbodiesel piston engines.

What is the Baykar Bayraktar Akinci used for? +

The Baykar Bayraktar Akinci is a uav / drone typically used for isr, close air support, deep strike.

How many countries operate the Baykar Bayraktar Akinci? +

The Baykar Bayraktar Akinci is operated by 5 countries.

How much does the Baykar Bayraktar Akinci cost? +

The Baykar Bayraktar Akinci has an approximate unit cost of 30,000,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration — treat this as directional.