The TURNA Target Aircraft System, designed and produced by TUSAŞ, was initiated in 1995 as a Research and Development project to meet the Turkish Armed Forces' air defense training needs. Characterized by its ability to simulate enemy aircraft and missiles, high maneuverability and speed, ease of use, low mission risk, modularity, and cost-effectiveness, TURNA has been actively used in air defense training since its inclusion in the inventory in 2001.

The TURNA Target Aircraft System is an original TUSAŞ design and product, developed to fulfill the air defense training requirements of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK). This system has proven its effectiveness in operational environments with live-fire exercises.

Features and Capabilities:

• Enemy Aircraft and Missile Simulation: Capable of realistically simulating enemy targets.
• High Maneuverability and Speed: Maximum speed of 93 m/s and excellent maneuverability.
• Ease of Use and Low Mission Risk: User-friendly and minimizes risk during missions.
• Modular Structure and Cost-Effectiveness: Cost-efficient with a modular design.

Technical Specifications:

• Endurance: 90 minutes.
• Service Ceiling: 12,000+ ft.
• Maximum Takeoff Weight: 70 kg.
• Range: 50+ km data link.
• Launch and Recovery Methods: Launched by a catapult, recovery by parachute on land or sea.
• Naval Platform Operation: Launch and control from navy ships.
• Construction: Manufactured using advanced composite technologies.
• Compliance Standards: MIL-STD-810F and MIL-STD-461, NATO NSN standards.
• Autonomous Flight and Navigation: Fully autonomous flight including takeoff and landing.
• Pre-programmed Mission Waypoints: Up to 255 waypoints programmable and adjustable during flight.
• Return Home and Emergency Landing Modes: Automated return to a pre-determined home point and landing.
• Ground Control Station (GCS): Mission planning and control with EMI/EMC protected Container/Mobile vehicle/Portable GCS.

Payloads:

• Towed Payloads: SKS, Manş, and Heat source.
• On Aircraft: Passive Radar Augmenter (Luneberg Lens), Heat Source, and Smoke generator.