Bayraktar Akinci

02.01.2025

Bayraktar Akinci

Why in the news?                        

Turkey has successfully tested the firing of the supersonic missile UAV-122 from the Bayraktar Akinci drone.

About Bayraktar Akinci:

• It is a long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar.
• It has been designed to perform various operations supporting fighter jets. It is capable of performing air-to-ground and air-to-air attack missions.

Features of the Bayraktar Akinci:

• The combat drone has a length of 12.2 m, a height of 4.1 m, and a wingspan of 20 m.
• It stands out for its payload capacity of up to 1,500 kilograms, flight range of 25 hours, and range of 7,500 km.
• It is equipped with dual satellite communication systems, air-to-air radar, electronic support systems, collision avoidance radar, and synthetic aperture radar.
• It is equipped with a triple redundant flight control system.
• The dual artificial intelligence (AI)-powered avionics system integrated into the platform helps in improving signal processing, sensor fusion, and situational awareness in real time.
• The UCAV will be fitted with different weapon payloads such as laser-guided smart munitions, missiles, and long-range stand-off weapons.
• It is also the first drone capable of launching an air-launched cruise missile (ALCM).

                                                              Source: India Today

Consider the following statements regarding Bayraktar Akinci, recently seen in the news:

Statement-I:It is a long-endurance Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV).

Statement-II:It was developed by Russia for air-to-ground and air-to-air attack missions.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.

D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.

Answer C