Bayraktar TB2

A medium-altitude long-endurance armed reconnaissance drone that became globally famous after combat use in Nagorno-Karabakh, Libya and Ukraine. It combines a low unit cost with precision-guided munitions, reshaping expectations of what a low-cost UAV can achieve on the battlefield.

Max speed

222 km/h

Range

150 km

Payload

150 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.: 222 km/h

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Cruise speed Sustained economical speed. Determines transit time to station.: 130 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.: 150 km

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Service ceiling Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon.: 8,230 m

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Endurance Time on station. Critical for UAVs and patrol platforms — higher means longer persistent coverage.: 27 h

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Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Hardpoints External stations for weapons and pods. More means bigger and more flexible loadouts.: 4

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Weapons payload Maximum ordnance weight the platform can carry. Higher means more strike capacity per sortie.: 150 kg

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Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.: 6.5 m
Wingspan Wingtip-to-wingtip span.: 12 m
Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew.: 450 kg
Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.: 700 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.: Rotax 912 piston engine
Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…: Piston, 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
Datalink Network connectivity: Link 16, MADL, national datalinks. Enables cooperative engagement.: LOS datalink, SATCOM (extended-range variants)

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.: $5,000,000

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Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.: 500

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Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.: 30

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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 TB2? +

The Baykar Bayraktar TB2 has a maximum speed of 222 km/h.

What is the range of the Baykar Bayraktar TB2? +

The Baykar Bayraktar TB2 has a maximum range of 150 km.

What is the weapons payload of the Baykar Bayraktar TB2? +

The Baykar Bayraktar TB2 can carry up to 150 kg of weapons payload.

How much does the Baykar Bayraktar TB2 weigh? +

The Baykar Bayraktar TB2 has a combat weight of 700 kg.

How many crew does the Baykar Bayraktar TB2 require? +

The Baykar Bayraktar TB2 requires a crew of 0.

What engine does the Baykar Bayraktar TB2 use? +

The Baykar Bayraktar TB2 is powered by the Rotax 912 piston engine.

What is the Baykar Bayraktar TB2 used for? +

The Baykar Bayraktar TB2 is a uav / drone typically used for isr, close air support.

How many countries operate the Baykar Bayraktar TB2? +

The Baykar Bayraktar TB2 is operated by 30 countries.

How much does the Baykar Bayraktar TB2 cost? +

The Baykar Bayraktar TB2 has an approximate unit cost of 5,000,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration — treat this as directional.