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Combat / Strike Drones · Turkey · 2017
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STMKargu

STM Kargu
STM Kargu Photo: Armyinform.com.ua · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Strike Lethality
45
Endurance
30
Payload
25
Sensors
35
Survivability
20
Range
25
Autonomy
50
Data-Link & Control
40
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Turkey
CategoryCombat / Strike Drones
EraModern Era
In service2017
Operators4 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
38
Combat / Strike Drones MASS Rating
27/30
Modern Era
55/74
All-Time
Combat / Strike Drones · 10 axes scored
Strike Lethality
45
Endurance
30
Payload
25
Sensors
35
Survivability
20
Range
25
Autonomy
50
Data-Link & Control
40
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat / strike drones category.
01 / Overview
STM Kargu
Country
Production
2017–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT / STRIKE DRONES · MODERN ERA
27
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
38
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 Classquadrotor
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Combat / Strike Drones
  • First Flight2017
  • Service Entry Year2020
  • Primary Roleloitering munition
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe4MOD.4
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
◇Performance4MOD.4
  • Top Speed72 km/h
  • Service Ceiling500 m
  • Range10 km
  • Endurance0.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production1MOD.1
  • Variants1
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2017
  • Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2017Production started
9
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 527units
527active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
Swarming is the coordinated operation of multiple autonomous or semi‑autonomous drones that communicate and act together to achieve a mission objective.
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