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Baykar's Kizilelma Jet Soars in Supersonic Test Success

2/28/2025

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Turkey's Baykar has made significant strides with its unmanned fighter jet, the Bayraktar Kizilelma PT3, successfully completing a 53-minute Aerodynamic System Identification Test. This flight highlighted impressive structural and avionics upgrades, along with a powerful new afterburning engine designed for supersonic speeds. As a leader in UAV exports, Baykar celebrated $1.8 billion in sales this year.

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Turkey's Baykar has made significant strides with its unmanned fighter jet, the Bayraktar Kizilelma PT3, successfully completing a 53-minute Aerodynamic System Identification Test. This flight highlighted impressive structural and avionics upgrades, along with a powerful new afterburning engine designed for supersonic speeds. As a leader in UAV exports, Baykar celebrated $1.8 billion in sales this year.