The newly designed unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) Bayraktar Kizilelma successfully completed taxi and ground driving tests in Istanbul on Sunday, Nov. 20, according to Anadolu Agency.
Kizilelma (red apple) -- the prototype was completed in May 2021 -- is set to make its maiden flight at the beginning of next year.
The drone has aggressive maneuverability, with a flight time of five hours and an operational altitude of 35,000 feet.
Baykar plans to produce it with all domestically developed ammunition and all ammunition in the air force inventory.
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