Turkish drone maker Baykar unveiled a new kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicle, the K2, on March 14, saying the platform features artificial intelligence-based flight and targeting systems.
According to Baykar, the K2 is capable of autonomous swarm flight and uses AI-assisted visual systems for navigation, targeting and engagement. The company said the drone has a range of more than 2,000 kilometers, carries a 200-kilogram warhead and has a maximum takeoff weight of 800 kilograms.
Baykar said the platform can take off from short or unprepared runways and is designed for repeated use across multiple deployments.
The company released the new drone in a promotional video showing the aircraft taking off, flying in formation and carrying out coordinated maneuvers. The footage was set to Waltz No. 2.
Baykar is one of Türkiye’s leading drone manufacturers. Its existing platforms include the Bayraktar TB2, Bayraktar Akıncı, Bayraktar TB3 and Bayraktar Kızılelma.
