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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat / strike drones category.
01 / Overview
Bayraktar TB2
Category
Country
Suppliers
L3Harris Technologies (Historic supplier of Wescam electro-optical/infrared targeting sensors for the TB2; Canada suspended export permits in 2020-2021.)
Production
2014–
Quantity
800
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES · MODERN ERA
2
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 ClassMedium-altitude long-endurance UAV
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Combat / Strike Drones
- First Flight2014
- Service Entry Year2014
- Primary RoleStrike, reconnaissance, surveillance
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe6MOD.6
- Length6.5 m
- Wingspan12 m
- Height2.2 m
- Empty Weight650 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight700 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine Typepiston engine
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power100 kW
- Electric PropulsionNo
- Propeller / Configurationvariable pitch two-blade pusher propeller
◇Performance7MOD.7
- Top Speed220 km/h
- Cruise Speed130 km/h
- Service Ceiling7,620 m
- Range300 km
- Endurance27
- Combat / Operating Radius300 km
- Maximum Payload150 kg
◆Payload & Sensors6MOD.6
- EO/IR SensorYes
- SAR / GMTI RadarNo
- SIGINT PayloadNo
- Laser DesignatorYes
- Sensor Payload Weight100 kg
- Comms RelayYes
▤Armament5MOD.5
- ArmedYes
- Hardpoints4
- Weapons Payload150 kg
- Weapon TypesMAM-L, MAM-C, BOZOK, Roketsan UMTAS, Cirit
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
⬢Control & Autonomy4MOD.4
- Control Typeground control station with remote video terminals
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkYes
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production3MOD.3
- Total Built800
- Operators31
- Variants2
◎Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1978First deployment: Somali Civil War
- 2014Production started
12
years in service
800
units produced
31
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
BAYRAKTAR TB2 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory9country · 149units
149active
06 / MASS Score
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES RANKING Combat / Strike Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
5COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES2MODERN ERA · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES26TURKEY · ALL WEAPONS4PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat / Strike Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
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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