Titra unveils its DELI kamikaze drone in Azerbaijan

The widespread use of FPV (First-Person View) drones and loitering munitions in Ukraine has drawn considerable interest from defence companies. Titra, a Turkish company specialising in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unveiled its innovative tactical loitering kamikaze munition, DELI, at the ADEX-2024 exhibition.

DELI boasts a sleek aerodynamic design with a fixed, high-mounted central trapezoidal wing and a distinctive cruciform tail unit featuring vertical fins and horizontal stabilisers. It is equipped with a quiet, high-performance electric motor that propels a two-blade propeller, while its nose compartment houses an advanced optical-electronic system and a powerful warhead.

This advanced loitering munition is launched from a catapult with swift pre-launch preparation of less than 15 minutes. It is capable of autonomous and semi-autonomous flight and can also function as an FPV drone, providing operators with real-time video feed from the onboard camera through a sophisticated control station. Target search and classification are seamlessly managed by the optronic system, integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms.

With a maximum take-off weight of 15 kg and a payload weight of 3.8 kg, DELI's warhead details remain confidential, except for the inclusion of a 4-safety stage fuse. The munition exhibits exceptional precision and is capable of engaging ground targets with a circular error probability (CEP) of 10 meters at dive angles of 25 and 75 degrees.

DELI boasts impressive performance metrics, including a cruising speed of 22 m/s, a maximum speed of 45 m/s, an endurance of 45 minutes, a flight range of 50 km, and a control range of 20 km. It can ascend to a maximum altitude of 3,500 meters, with a typical operational altitude of 150 meters above ground.

Moreover, DELI can conduct sophisticated combat missions using multiple munitions in a "swarm" flight mode. This capability allows the "swarm" to make independent decisions, coordinate actions, share tasks, and autonomously detect, classify, and eliminate targets, showcasing its versatility and advanced capabilities.