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ŞIMŞEK, TURKEY’S UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE, IS READY FOR TAKE-OFF

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  • Published:09 Ağustos 2012, Perşembe
  • Updated:10 Ağustos 2012, Cuma

The “", a High Speed Target developed by the Turkish Aviation and Space Industry Corp (), has successfully completed its first test flight.

According to an announcement released by , the drone completed its first test flight on August 4th. The hydraulic launcher was used for takeoff, the parachute system was tested as the drone circled the runway, and the landing went as planned.

The contains a Trace Smoke Tracking System as well as a Counter Measure Shot System, intended to mislead directed weapons.