Turkish Anka-S unmanned aerial
vehicles (UAVs) have successfully undergone testing in Kazakhstan, with
domestic military pilots conducting experimental trials to evaluate the
reliability and quality of these new equipment models. Turkish specialists from
a manufacturing company provided training on UAV operation. Under the
agreement, they will support the Kazakh military personnel in the use and
maintenance of Anka family UAVs within two years. After the commission’s conclusion,
the Anka-S aviation systems were assigned to the military personnel, who have
already noticed differences in operating the new type of drones.
“I am confident that the highly-professional
personnel will fully meet the assigned task,” said Shokhan Mussabekov, head of
the Center for Combat Training and Combat Use of UAVs.
“Since we have experience working
with the Wing Loong unmanned vehicle, and thanks to the professionalism of the
Turkish instructors, the training went smoothly. I am confident that in the
future, I will master the operation of the Anka-S UAV and become an experienced
specialist,” said Madiyar Mazhikeyev, aviation squadron commander, military unit
14157.
The drone’s wingspan reaches 18
meters, and its flight speed can reach up to 270 kilometers per hour depending
on load capacity. It is capable of ascending to an altitude of 10 kilometers
and operating for up to 27 hours without interruption in the sky.
