The Bayraktar Kizilelma PT-4 has reached a critical milestone by completing its afterburner-assisted take-off test. The announcement was made on May 24, 2025, by Baykar Chairman of the Board Selçuk Bayraktar through social media. The test, officially referred to as the "Afterburner Take-off Aerodynamic System Identification Test," was part of a broader validation process aimed at refining the aerodynamic and propulsion characteristics of the Kizilelma, which is expected to enter service with the Turkish Armed Forces by 2026. Read more.
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