Kazakh Armed Forces test Turkish unmanned aerial vehicles

Kazakh Armed Forces test Turkish unmanned aerial vehicles

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.