ANKA - TUSAS

ANKA

MEDIUM ALTITUDE

LONG ENDURANCE (MALE)

Designed by Turkish Aerospace engineers and supported by numerous domestic subcontractor companies, the Turkish Unmanned Aerial Vehicle “ANKA” completed its assembly and production process and was rolled out of the hangar during a ceremony held at Turkish Aerospace facilities on July 16, 2010. After exiting the hangar, ANKA’s engine was successfully started, showcasing its status as one of the best operational systems in its category worldwide.

ANKA performed its maiden flight on December 30, 2010. In October 2013, a serial production contract for 10 aircraft under the ANKA-S program was signed. The efforts in the ANKA-S Project were successfully completed, and the system entered serial production.

ANKA fleets, with a high mission readiness rate, have been integrated into the inventories of various end-users and have accumulated over 400,000 flight hours.

Our institution, which has introduced many firsts to our country, continues its operations in the UAV field across many regions globally, delivering various UAV systems to end-users as part of its international activities.

FEATURES

Redundant and Autonomous Flight Control System

With the double redundant computers, redundant flight control sensors and redundant control surface movers, the ANKA System features a safe autonomous operation from take-off until landing.

Redundant Automatic Take-Off-Landing System

It enables fully automatic take-off and landing of the ANKA system without the need for pilot/operator intervention. It has redundancy with two different positioning data sources including the Radar Tracking System and the DGPS System.

Redundant Electricity Generation and Distribution

The electricity power generation system features an alternator and batteries driven by the engine. In case of an alternator failure, the critical systems continue to be fed by the batteries, ensuring flight safety.

Redundant High Data Fast Digital Data Connection

It features two different redundant and encrypted Data Link Systems operating in line-of-sight conditions with a high capacity. In addition to these two systems it is equipped with a Satellite Communication system enabling communication beyond the line of sight.

Emergency Field Landing Capability

In case of an emergency scenario preventing reaching the take-off field, it is capable of making an emergency landing on the nearest field.

Capability Of Autonomous Return To and Landing On The Take-Off Base In Case Of A Link Disconnection

The Aerial Vehicle is capable of returning to and landing autonomously on the field even in case of a communication disconnection with the ground units.

Folding Landing Gear

With the folding and retractable Landing Gear, it can carry on the reconnaissance and surveillance missions without obscuration of the payload of the line of sight.