KaGeM V3

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KaGeM V3
TypeSmart ALCM
Place of originFlag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan
Flag of Turkey.svg Turkey
Production history
Designer Baykar
NASTP
Designed2023
Manufacturer NASTP
Developed fromKEMANKEŞ 2
Specifications
Mass~ 70 kg (150 lb)
Length2.47 m (8 ft 1 in)
Height~ 0.49 m (19 in)
Warhead HE
Warhead weight20 kilograms (44 lb)
Engine Turbojet
Operational
range
150 km (93 mi; 81 nmi)
Flight altitude1,830 m (6,004 ft)
Guidance
system
 AI based guidance
Launch
platform
 UCAVs
References [1]

The KaGeM V3 is a next generation smart air launched cruise missile developed jointly by Baykar Technologies and NASTP for the Pakistan Air Force. It is currently undergoing development phase and its existence was revealed to the public in 2023. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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Overview

Since 2019, the PAF has been revamping its drone fleet with procurements of both locally made (GIDS Shahpar) and Turkish made (e.g.-Akıncı) UCAVs. The KaGeM-V3 in this case is an attempt to develop a local smart munition for use by PAF UCAVs. [1]

KaGeM V3 is reportedly a further development of the KEMANKEŞ 2 smart munition which is developed by Baykar. While little is known about the smart munition with no official details from Baykar and NASTP, it will reportedly feature an airbreathing Turbojet engine and a single-piece horizontal wing which makes it heavier than its predecessor. Furthermore, it will also feature Artificial Intelligence based autopilot and guidance system which will enhance its flight capabilities. The KaGeM's has a 20 kg warhead capacity which can be equipped with conventional style shaped, fragmentation and HE warheads. [7] [8] [9]

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References

  1. 1 2 "NASTP KaGeM V3 Loitering Munition". Quwa.org. 2024-12-03.
  2. ↑ Çetiner, Yusuf (2023-08-07). "Pakistan Becomes The First Known Customer of Baykar's New Bayraktar Kemankeş Mini Smart Cruise Missile". Overt Defense.
  3. ↑ Tanış, Mehmet (2024-03-02). "BAYKAR'ın yeni vurucu gücü KaGeM V3". Savunma Turkey.
  4. ↑ Khan, Bilal (2024-05-18). "New Air-Launched Munitions Are a Key Piece of Pakistan's Drone Program". Quwa.org.
  5. ↑ Merkezi, Haber (2023-08-04). "BAYKAR'ın KaGeM V3 Füzesi ilk kez görüntülendi". savunmasanayist (in Turkish).
  6. ↑ ""Baykar"ın "KaGeM V3" raketi ilk dəfə görüntülənib". ordu.az (in Azerbaijani). 2023-08-07.
  7. ↑ "KaGeM-V3: Νέος τουρκικός πύραυλος για χρήση από drones". Defense Point Greece (in Greek). 2023-08-07.
  8. ↑ "All new Turkish Drone Missile, KaGeM-V3 shown in Pakistan". Defense Mirror. 2023-08-05.
  9. ↑ "BAYKAR'ın yeni teknoloji harikası ilk kez görüntülendi!". Haber 7 (in Turkish). 2023-08-04.
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