The Mizrak intelligent loitering munition was developed indigenously by Türkiye’s Baykar Tech.
The next-generation platform combines long-duration surveillance with a strike capability in a single airframe for cross-border missions.
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A live firing for the system was carried out in April 2026, followed by its public debut at SAHA 2026 international defence and aerospace exhibition held in Istanbul in May.
Mizrak loitering munition design and features
The Mizrak loitering munition measures 3.6m (11.81ft) in length, with a 4m wingspan and a height of 1.2m. It has a maximum take-off weight of 200kg (441lb), operates at around 4,000ft and has a service ceiling of 10,000ft.
The platform has a spear-like aerodynamic shape and is intended to deliver high-impact effects from medium altitude.
It features an AI-assisted autopilot and optical guidance suite, enabling fully autonomous missions in demanding operational conditions. It is also equipped with sensor fusion and an integrated visual positioning function.
Operational versatility is supported through conventional runway operations using standard landing gear, while a rocket-assisted take-off option allows launches from unimproved strips and challenging terrain.
The munition can identify and engage targets with high accuracy even in electronic warfare-heavy environments or where global positioning systems are denied.
Payload details
The Mizrak loitering munition is available in two principal configurations. This approach provides adaptable, effective options suited to a range of mission profiles.
The first option uses a twin-warhead set-up with a combined weight of 40kg, while the alternative carries a single 20kg warhead.
According to GlobalData’s report, with modularity and increased endurance becoming market standards, loitering munitions such as Mizrak with their dual payload options and high energy efficiency are well-aligned to evolving mission requirements, offering greater adaptability compared to legacy platforms.
For intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance tasks, the munition can be fitted with Baykar-developed AI-assisted electro-optical or infrared camera options selected to suit the mission, as well as a radio frequency seeker.
The platform is also equipped with anti-jamming systems that enhance resilience against interference, helping to maximise operational safety.
Communication systems
For connectivity, Mizrak can link directly with Bayraktar TB2, TB3 and AKINCI unmanned aerial vehicles through Baykar’s digital data and video link. It offers a line-of-sight communications range beyond 80km.
With optional satellite communications, the munition can operate as part of a wider network beyond line of sight limits, supporting network-centric warfare concepts and acting as a force multiplier.
Engine and performance
The Mizrak loitering munition’s power plant comprises an internal combustion engine. It can reach maximum speeds of 100 knots indicated air speed (KIAS), roughly equivalent to 185km/h, and a cruise speed of 80 KIAS. The loitering munition boasts a range of more than 1,000km and endurance exceeding seven hours.
