Bayraktar TB2
The Bayraktar TB2 is a Turkish-made armed ISR UAV built by Baykar and widely exported. Baykar identifies the TB2 as operating in Ukraine and the Ukrainian Navy publicly received TB2 systems before the full-scale invasion. Sudan assessments also identify Turkish Bayraktar systems in the conflict, but the side, model, and individual sortie evidence should be treated cautiously.
Bayraktar TB2 at a glance
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
|---|---|
| Origin | Türkiye |
| Category | Armed ISR UAV |
| Role | Medium-altitude long-endurance armed ISR UAV. |
| Aliases | TB2 · Bayraktar |
| Evidence status | Confirmed system use |
What the public record establishes
Baykar identifies the TB2 as operating in Ukraine and the Ukrainian Navy publicly received TB2 systems before the full-scale invasion. Sudan assessments also identify Turkish Bayraktar systems in the conflict, but the side, model, and individual sortie evidence should be treated cautiously.
The distinction between platform identity and event attribution matters. A manufacturer page can establish what a drone is; an official military release, UN report, or conflict-monitoring source is needed to establish where it appears in a war. Where those records do not align, this page keeps the uncertainty visible.
This is a non-operational reference page. It explains the manufacturer, platform family, and public conflict record without providing instructions for building, targeting, deploying, or modifying a weapon system.
Wars covered
- Russia–Ukraine War — 2014–present; full-scale invasion from February 2022
- Sudan Civil War — April 2023–present
Bayraktar TB2 FAQ
Who makes the Bayraktar TB2?
Baykar
Where has the Bayraktar TB2 been documented?
Russia–Ukraine War; Sudan Civil War
Is the Bayraktar TB2 identification fully confirmed?
Confirmed system use. This status applies to the level of evidence described on this page, not to every individual battlefield claim.
Primary and monitoring sources
- Baykar TB2 product page (manufacturer)
- Baykar announcement on Ukrainian Navy delivery (manufacturer)
- Critical Threats inventory of foreign drones in Sudan (monitoring)