LATEST Ancient Prototypes of Proxy Warfare: The Economic and Logistical Burden of Roman and Persian Proxy Networks among Arab Tribes and Caucasian Powers
SEARCH
DB ONLINE
EN ▾
Bayraktar TB2
Photo: Bayhaluk · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
REC // INTEL FEED

BayraktarTB2

Combat / Strike Drones · Turkey · 2014
ADD TO COMPARE

BayraktarTB2

Bayraktar TB2
Bayraktar TB2 Photo: Bayhaluk · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Strike Lethality
75
Endurance
80
Payload
65
Sensors
70
Survivability
60
Range
75
Autonomy
70
Data-Link & Control
75
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin Turkey
CategoryCombat / Strike Drones
EraModern Era
In service2014
Operators31 countries
Quantity800
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
73
Combat / Strike Drones MASS Rating
2/30
Modern Era
5/74
All-Time
Combat / Strike Drones · 10 axes scored
Strike Lethality
75
Endurance
80
Payload
65
Sensors
70
Survivability
60
Range
75
Autonomy
70
Data-Link & Control
75
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat / strike drones category.
01 / Overview
Bayraktar TB2
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)
—
73
combat / strike drones category
ⓘ 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
▤Armament5MOD.5
⬢Control & Autonomy4MOD.4
▲Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built800
  • Operators31
  • Variants2
◎Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1978First deployment: Somali Civil War
  2. 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
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources
📖 ENCYCLOPEDIA Browse the Combat / Strike Drones entry →