ANKA, developed by TUSAŞ, is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. Equipped with advanced autonomous flight capabilities, ANKA performs reconnaissance, target identification, and intelligence missions in both day and night conditions. With over 90,000 flight hours, ANKA has demonstrated its proficiency in challenging combat conditions, including electronic warfare.

System Features

• Redundant Flight Control System: ANKA has a backup flight control system to increase safety during failures.
• Automatic Take-off and Landing System: Supported by DGPS and radar, this system enhances the safety and autonomy of flights.
• Redundant Power Generation and Distribution: The backup in the electrical system ensures reliability in critical missions.
• High-Speed Data Connection: The 44 Mbps redundant data connection speeds up and secures data transmission.
• Certified Software and Hardware: ANKA's software is DO178B certified, and its flight-critical hardware is DO-254 certified.
• Encrypted Communication: Communication security is maintained through Comsec and Transec.
• Emergency Landing Capability at Various Airfields: ANKA can land at different airfields in emergencies.
• Autonomous Return and Landing in Case of Link Loss: In case of communication loss, ANKA autonomously returns to and lands at the base from which it took off.
• Low Life Cycle Cost: Cost-effectiveness is a key factor in ANKA's preference.
• Enhanced Engine and Increased Capability: The new engine improves ANKA's performance.
• Resistance to Jamming Conditions: Effective sensor and payload use even under intense electronic jamming conditions.
• High-Capacity Telemetry and Payload Data Recording: Advanced features for telemetry and payload data recording.

Payload Options

• Reconnaissance and Surveillance Payloads: High-resolution cameras, radars, and wide-area surveillance systems.
• Electronic Warfare Equipment: Systems such as ESM/EA and ComJam.
• Weapons: Precision-guided bombs, laser-guided rockets, and anti-tank missiles.
• Operational Support Systems: Broadband satellite communication, personnel locator systems, radio relays, and other communication equipment.

Dimensions and Performance

• Wingspan: 17.5 m
• Length: 8.6 m
• Height: 3.25 m
• Endurance: 30+ hours
• Maximum Altitude: 30,000 ft
• Operational Altitude: 18,000 - 23,000 ft
• Link Range: 250+ km
• Engine: Heavy fuel engine
• Payload Capacity: 350+ kg
• MTOW: 1,700 kg

Control Station Features

• NATO-Compliant Structure: ACE-III type shelter.
• STANAG 4586 Compliant Design: Design conforming to international standards.
• Redundant Command and Control Consoles: Backup systems for reliable operations.
• Mission Planning and Management: Comprehensive tools for effective mission management.
• C4I Interfaces: Integrated command and control system.
• Simulator Mode: Capability to switch to training and simulation mode.