An enlarged short-runway ship-capable armed UAS derived from the TB2 concept but redesigned with folding wings, a new engine installation, higher payload, and naval operating features.
Primary roleArmed Reconnaissance
First flight2023
OriginTurkey
ManufacturerBaykar
Documented variants2
Crew modeUncrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| TB3 PT-1 prototype | Prototype | Armed Reconnaissance | Turkish Navy |
| TB3 second flight-test prototype | Prototype | Armed Reconnaissance | Turkish Navy |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
TB3 PT-1 prototype
TB3 PT-1 prototype — C021 baseline technical profile
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Powerplant: 1 × TEI PD170 turbodiesel aviation engine
Armament: External stations support precision-guided air-to-surface weapons while the folding-wing design enables short-runway ship operations.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Bayraktar TB3 UCAV continues its test flights — Baykar · Tier 2