Baykar unveils Mizrak long-range loitering munition with over 1,000 km range

Turkish defense giant Baykar will showcase its new Mizrak intelligent and autonomous long-range loitering munition at the upcoming international defense, aviation, and space event SAHA 2026 in Istanbul. The Mizrak system boasts an operational range of over 1,000 kilometers (621.3 miles) and an endurance of over seven hours. Named after the Turkish word for "spear," the platform is designed for deep surface-to-surface operations and long-duration surveillance missions with real-time striking capabilities.

Variants and specifications

The munition will be featured in two primary configurations: a heavy-strike variant equipped with twin warheads weighing 40 kilograms (88.1 pounds), and another with a 20-kilogram (44-pound) single-warhead variant fitted with a radio frequency seeker for precise target detection. The system has a 4-meter (13.1-foot) wingspan and a maximum takeoff weight of 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds), carrying interchangeable electro-optical and infrared cameras for reconnaissance missions.

Launch and navigation

The munition can reach a service ceiling of 10,000 feet and maximum speeds of roughly 185 kilometers per hour (114.9 miles per hour). It can take off from both standard runways and challenging terrain or unimproved airstrips thanks to its rocket-assisted takeoff system. It uses an AI-powered autopilot system to operate independently of GPS, with optical guidance and visual positioning allowing autonomous navigation, locating, and striking even in heavy jamming environments.

Integration with Baykar drones

The system features a line-of-sight communications range of 80 kilometers (49.7 miles) and has seamless data and video link integration with Baykar's combat drones, including the Bayraktar TB2, TB3, and Akinci models, enabling operators to integrate the munition into a broader communications network.