Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat / strike drones category.
01 / Overview
Baykar Bayraktar TB3
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES · MODERN ERA
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat / strike drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- UAV ClassMALE
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Combat / Strike Drones
- First Flight2023
- Service Entry Year2025
- Primary Rolecarrier-based strike
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe6MOD.6
- Length8.35 m
- Wingspan14 m
- Height2.6 m
- Empty Weight1,170 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight1,450 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine Typepiston
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power170 kW
- Electric PropulsionNo
- Propeller / Configurationtractor
◇Performance7MOD.7
- Top Speed296 km/h
- Cruise Speed232 km/h
- Service Ceiling20,000 m
- Range2,037 km
- Endurance24
- Combat / Operating Radius1,000 km
- Maximum Payload280 kg
◆Payload & Sensors6MOD.6
- EO/IR SensorYes
- SAR / GMTI RadarNo
- SIGINT PayloadNo
- Laser DesignatorYes
- Sensor Payload Weight150 kg
- Comms RelayYes
▤Armament5MOD.5
- ArmedYes
- Hardpoints6
- Weapons Payload280 kg
- Weapon TypesMAM-L, MAM-C, MAM-T, UMTAS, Cirit, BOZOK, TOGAN, KUZGUN, 81mm mortar
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeremote
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkYes
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production2MOD.2
- Operators3
- Variants1
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2023
- Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2023Production started
- 2025Entered service
3
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES RANKING Combat / Strike Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
9COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES5MODERN ERA · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES38TURKEY · ALL WEAPONS4PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat / Strike Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Operational state of a drone where weapons systems are enabled and ready for engagement.
Automatic Takeoff/Landing is a UAV capability that enables a drone to initiate and complete takeoff and landing sequences autonomously using onboard sensors and control software.
A capability enabling drones to relay communication signals between units, extending operational range and maintaining network connectivity in combat environments.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
A device that emits a laser beam to mark targets for precision-guided munitions, enabling accurate strikes by designating coordinates for laser-homing weapons.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
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