Turkey Unveils Drone-Launched Mini Cruise Missile

Baykar, a Turkish defense company, has revealed a mini cruise missile that can be launched from a drone and operates autonomously. The missile incorporates an Artificial Intelligence Assisted Optical Guidance System, enabling it to accurately detect and engage targets, even in challenging conditions. With its all-weather capability, the missile can function during both day and night, while also possessing strong resistance against jamming. It can reach a maximum speed of 0.7 Mach (equivalent to 720 kilometers/hour) and maintains a cruise speed of 0.3 Mach (360 kilometers/hour). The missile, measuring 1.73 meters in length and weighing 30 kilograms, carries a warhead of 6 kilograms. It has a range of 200 kilometers and a communication range of 50 kilometers.