Baykar’s AI-Powered KEMANKEŞ 1 Mini Cruise Missile Successfully Completes Major Flight Test

Baykar Technologies has announced the successful completion of a crucial flight test for its AI-powered mini cruise missile, KEMANKEŞ 1. The missile underwent its Maximum Flight and Dive Test at Baykar’s Flight Training and Test Center in Keşan, Edirne, marking a significant step in its development.

Successful Test Flight

As part of the test, two KEMANKEŞ 1 missiles were launched from a Bayraktar TB2 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) and flew over 100 kilometers before landing safely using parachutes. The primary objective was to evaluate the missile’s performance in long-range flight and controlled descent, ensuring its reliability in real-world scenarios.

A New Era of Mini Cruise Missiles

KEMANKEŞ 1 represents a new class of intelligent mini cruise missiles designed for strategic precision strikes. The system was first introduced at TEKNOFEST 2023 in Istanbul and is named after the elite Ottoman archers, known for their remarkable accuracy in hitting distant targets.

Baykar emphasized that KEMANKEŞ 1 is built to perform with precision under extreme battlefield conditions. It is fully autonomous and can engage high-risk targets deep within enemy territory, making it a game-changer in modern warfare.

Key Specifications of KEMANKEŞ 1

• Platform Integration: Compatible with Bayraktar AKINCI, TB2, and TB3 UCAVs.
• Propulsion: Powered by a jet engine for sustained flight.
• Endurance: Can remain airborne for up to an hour.
• Range: Operational range exceeds 200 kilometers.
• Guidance System: Features an AI-supported electro-optical guidance system for pinpoint accuracy.
• Jamming Resistance: Equipped with anti-jamming technology for electronic warfare resilience.
• Autonomy: AI-assisted autopilot allows autonomous target tracking and engagement.
• All-Weather Capability: Effective in day and night operations under challenging conditions.

Strategic Impact on the Battlefield

KEMANKEŞ 1’s autonomous flight capabilities and real-time data transmission provide enhanced battlefield situational awareness. It maintains line-of-sight communication with its host platform, ensuring accurate mission execution.

Baykar stated that KEMANKEŞ 1 will play a crucial role in neutralizing high-value targets with precision, shifting the dynamics of modern warfare by offering an advanced AI-powered strike capability to UCAV platforms.

With successful tests like this, Turkey’s defense industry continues to strengthen its technological edge, solidifying Baykar’s position as a leading innovator in next-generation UAV and missile technology.