May 6, 2026 12:35 PM
Turkish firm Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik has entered the global race for long-range strike drones with its newest KUZGUN loitering munition.
Turkish firm Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik (STM) has entered the global race for long-range strike drones with its newest KUZGUN loitering munition.
The system blends a sleek, aerodynamically optimized airframe with a strike range of 1,000 kilometers (621 miles), supporting extended endurance and stable flight profiles.
It also boasts a cruise speed of 180 kilometers (112 miles) per hour, an operational ceiling of 3,500 meters (11,483 feet), and a maximum takeoff weight of 200 kilograms (441 pounds).
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