The story
Anka is Turkish Aerospace's medium-altitude, long-endurance drone, named for the phoenix of Turkish legend. It first flew in 2010, and the Anka-S version adds a satellite link so its ground crew can fly it far beyond radio range. Malaysia bought three Anka-S for maritime patrol. They were handed over at Labuan in June 2026 and fly with the Royal Malaysian Air Force's No. 11 Squadron, watching the waters off Sabah and Sarawak for smugglers and illegal fishing.
Malaysia's Ankas can stay up for more than 24 hours at altitudes up to 30,000 feet.
Quick answers
How do you identify a TAI Anka?
Long, straight, thin wings, a bulbous nose, a V-shaped tail and a three-blade pusher propeller at the very back. Light grey. Malaysia's fly from Labuan, out over the sea.
What does a TAI Anka sound like?
One small piston engine turning a pusher propeller: a faint buzz, usually far too high to hear.
How fast is the TAI Anka?
Top speed is 117 kts.
How many people does the TAI Anka carry?
Typical configuration: Uncrewed; flown from a ground control station.
How far can the TAI Anka fly?
Range is about 24+ hours endurance.
How big is the TAI Anka?
It is 28 ft 3 in long and 57 ft 5 in across the wings.
When did the TAI Anka first fly?
Its first flight was in 2010.
How many TAI Ankas have been built?
60+ built.
How rare is a TAI Anka in Bogey?
RARE. A good day. Most spotters go weeks between sightings of something this rare. Your first TAI Anka catch is worth 250 points.
