Bayraktar KIZILELMA Drone Successfully Tests JET-230 Supersonic Missile at Mach 2.5
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Türkiye's Bayraktar KIZILELMA unmanned fighter aircraft has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing its first live-fire test with the ROKETSAN JET-230 supersonic missile. The test involved launching the missile from over 120 kilometers, accurately hitting a maritime target, which enhances KIZILELMA's capabilities with indigenous weaponry.
This successful test is crucial as it broadens the operational range of the KIZILELMA, allowing it to engage high-value targets from a safe distance without entering heavily defended airspace. The integration of the JET-230 missile, designed for rapid response and improved survivability, marks a pivotal advancement in Türkiye's unmanned combat aviation program.
Looking ahead, the KIZILELMA continues to evolve with ongoing weapon integration trials and has already demonstrated compatibility with various precision-guided munitions. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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