Turkish companies Baykar has announced key innovations in its weapons lines. It is a small cruise missile Kemankes 1 (Kemankes 1) This was to enable the intercept of aerial targets such as drones and helicopters.
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First examTwo Kemankesh 1 missiles were fired from a Bayraktar Akinci UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle). this isThe world’s first air-to-air missile launch by a turboprop UAVThat’s what happens. Tests have successfully demonstrated the missile’s new capabilities, assuming that targets are intercepted by quadcopter drones.
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This improvement allows Kemankesh 1 to be able to handle ground targets as well as air defense against low-altitude threats. In particular, Akinci isMURAD 100-A AESA RadarIt is planned to be equipped with a device, detects and tracks enemy aircraft, and guides missiles to the final flight stage. The optical seeker then captures and intercepts the target.
Keman Kesh 1 specifications:
- Total length: 1.73m
- Wingspan: 1.25m
- Total weight: 30 kilograms (including 6 kilograms of warhead)
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.3 (360km/h)
- Maximum speed: Max Mach 0.7 (720km/h)
- Propulsion method: Jet engine
- Range: above 200km
April 2023It was officially announced inKemankesh 1had already demonstrated its versatility as a long-range cruise missile. With this new air interception capability, it will become an important force in drone-based air defense doctrines.
Source/Image:Militarnyi.com｜Baykar Official｜X @BaykartechThis article has been reviewed and revised by the editorial department with support from AI.
