ANKA III is a turbofan-powered, low-observable UCAV with ~10h endurance, 1,200 kg internal payload, high-subsonic speed, MUM-T and multi-role ISR/strike capability.

# Turkish Aerospace Industries ANKA III – Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle

The ANKA III by Turkish Aerospace Industries is a turbofan-powered, low-observable UCAV built for precision strike, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. With its flying-wing design and internal weapon bays, it minimizes radar signature while carrying a wide array of advanced payloads.

1. Airframe and Performance

• Flying-wing configuration for reduced observability

• Turbofan propulsion enabling high-subsonic speed (~0.7 Mach)

• Service ceiling up to 40,000 ft

• Endurance of about 10 hours at operational altitude

• Dimensions: length 7.9 m, wingspan 12.5 m

2. Payloads and Mission Systems

• 1,200 kg payload capacity across internal and external stations

• Internal bays for stealthy munitions carriage

• Supports EO/IR, SAR/GMTI, ELINT/COMINT, and electronic warfare payloads

• Compatible with guided weapons such as SOM-J, MAM-L, and Tolun

3. Autonomy and Networking

• Fully autonomous flight and mission planning

• Manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) with fighter aircraft

• AI-assisted systems for control and operational efficiency

• SATCOM-based BLOS communication for extended range

• Common ground control architecture with ANKA UAV family