Bayraktar AKINCI Scores Direct Hits with Three Roketsan Munitions: MAM-T Tandem, TEBER-82 and Fixed-Wing TEBER-82
According to Baykar’s official announcement, the Bayraktar AKINCI scored center-of-target hits in firing tests with three domestically developed Roketsan munitions. The manufacturer described each shot as a “bull’s eye.” The tests featured the tandem-warhead configuration of the MAM-T, the TEBER-82 kit that converts the Mk-82 bomb into a precision-guided weapon, and the fixed-wing TEBER-82 that extends the kit’s glide range.
The trials are the latest step in AKINCI’s national-munition integration campaign. Having passed 100,000 flight hours in March 2025, the platform already carries a broad indigenous arsenal — the MAM family, TOLUN, LGK/HGK guidance kits, the ÇAKIR cruise missile, and the Gökdoğan and Bozdoğan air-to-air missiles. The new tests deepen the platform–munition pairing between Baykar and Roketsan.
| Platform: | Bayraktar AKINCI combat UAV (Baykar) |
| Munitions: | MAM-T tandem, TEBER-82 guidance kit, fixed-wing TEBER-82 (Roketsan) |
| Result: | Direct hit on all three shots |
| Partnership: | Baykar – Roketsan |
| Framework: | National Technology Initiative |
What Happened
Baykar said the munitions released by AKINCI from a relatively high altitude struck their ground targets precisely. The three weapons represent three distinct guidance and effect methods: the MAM-T’s semi-active laser homing with a tandem warhead, the TEBER-82 kit’s INS/GPS-plus-laser architecture, and the fixed-wing variant’s stand-off release capability. The company said the shots confirmed the munitions’ readiness for operational use.
The Three Munitions
Key technical data for the munitions involved are summarized below, based on Roketsan’s open-source product documentation.
| Munition | Type / Guidance | Key Figures |
|---|---|---|
| MAM-T (tandem) | Smart munition / semi-active laser | 230 mm dia., ~1.4 m, ~95 kg; 30+ km from UAVs; tandem warhead against armor |
| TEBER-82 guidance kit | Guidance kit / INS + GPS + laser (SAL) | Turns the Mk-82 (~227 kg) into a smart bomb; ~10 m accuracy with INS/GPS; moving targets up to 45 km/h |
| Fixed-wing TEBER-82 | Winged guidance kit / INS + GPS + laser | Deployable wings extend glide range; stand-off release keeps the platform outside air defenses |
The MAM-T Tandem Warhead
The MAM-T is the heaviest member of Roketsan’s Mini Smart Munition (MAM) family. The 230 mm weapon locks onto its target with a semi-active laser seeker; published ranges reach more than 30 kilometers from unmanned aircraft, 60 from light attack aircraft, and up to 80 from fighters. The tandem warhead uses a two-stage design: the first charge defeats reactive armor, after which the main charge penetrates the primary armor — making MAM-T effective against modern main battle tanks and hardened targets. The munition is also offered with thermobaric and high-explosive/fragmentation warheads.
TEBER-82: Turning the Mk-82 Into a Smart Bomb
TEBER-82 converts the NATO-standard Mk-82 general-purpose bomb (about 227 kilograms, 500 lb) into a precision-guided weapon. An inertial navigation system (INS) and GPS in the tail section deliver roughly 10-meter accuracy, while an add-on semi-active laser (SAL) seeker on the nose enables strikes on targets moving up to 45 km/h. The fixed-wing version adds deployable wings so the weapon can be released from greater distances and glide farther, keeping the carrier aircraft outside enemy air-defense range. The TEBER family is designed to be compatible with both Mk-81 and Mk-82 bombs.
The Baykar–Roketsan Partnership
The firing tests are a current example of platform–munition integration between two of Turkey’s largest defense players. Baykar builds the combat drone and Roketsan develops the guided munition; the resulting capability rests entirely on domestic components, meaning a strike package free of foreign supply and export-license constraints. Given the ÇAKIR cruise missile, the Gökdoğan/Bozdoğan air-to-air missiles, and the MAM family that AKINCI already carries, the platform is approaching a fighter-like diversity of munitions.
Why It Matters for Turkey
Validating all three munitions on a single platform pushes AKINCI beyond surveillance into a multi-role strike asset. The tandem-warhead MAM-T addresses armored targets, while the TEBER-82 family provides low-cost precision against fixed and moving surface targets; turning standard Mk-82 stocks into smart bombs is an economical way to exploit existing inventories. Because this chain is fully indigenous, it gives Turkey both operational flexibility and an integrated platform–munition package to offer in export markets — a direct boost to AKINCI’s appeal given its growing list of foreign contracts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which munitions were used in the test?
Roketsan’s MAM-T smart munition with a tandem warhead, the TEBER-82 guidance kit, and the fixed-wing TEBER-82 variant.
What does “bull’s eye” mean here?
The munition struck the dead center of the target, confirming the integrity of its guidance and warhead.
Why is a tandem warhead important?
Its two-stage design first triggers reactive armor and then penetrates the main armor, making it effective against protected targets such as modern main battle tanks.
How does TEBER-82 differ from MAM-T?
MAM-T is a purpose-built smart munition; TEBER-82 is a kit fitted to an existing Mk-82 bomb to make it precision-guided.
What other indigenous munitions does AKINCI carry?
The MAM-L/C/T, TOLUN, LGK/HGK guidance kits, the ÇAKIR cruise missile, and the Gökdoğan and Bozdoğan air-to-air missiles, among others.
Bottom Line
AKINCI scoring direct hits with three Roketsan munitions signals the maturing of Turkey’s indigenous platform–munition chain. With the tandem-warhead MAM-T and the TEBER-82 family validated, the drone gains a fully domestic strike capability against both armored and a wide range of surface targets.
