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STM Kargu-2
Also known as: Kargu · Hawk-2
Manufacturer: STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik
Quadcopter-style loitering munition with onboard image recognition. Subject of UN report alleging the first autonomous engagement of personnel during Libyan civil war (March 2020).
Specifications
Category
loitering-munition
In service since
2017
Weight
7 kg
Payload
1.4 kg
Range
10 km
Endurance
30 min
Speed
145 km/h
Control
RF
EW resistance
medium
Autonomy
autonomous
Unit cost (USD)
$20,000 – $50,000
Notable use cases
UN Panel of Experts on Libya report S/2021/229 noted Kargu-2 attacks on retreating GNA-aligned forces in 2020 — possibly the first lethal autonomous strike.
Sources
Data confidence: 83 / 100. Catalog is in active development.