Turkish Aerospace has completed construction of a second production line for its Anka 3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) that is scheduled to open in November.

Axar.az reports, citing Breaking Defense, that the new production line will manufacture a new variant of the Anka 3 drone that features a larger airframe and an expected payload capacity of 1.75 tons, up from about 1.3 tons on the original platform. According to the Turkish Aerospace official, the upgraded aircraft will be able to carry more munitions to meet new national requirements.

During a visit to the company’s Ankara facility on Wednesday, the official said the first aircraft to be built on the new line is expected to roll out “soon” and undergo flight testing afterward.

The Anka 3 is a combat drone designed for strike and other missions. The aircraft can reach high-subsonic speeds and operate at altitudes of up to 40,000 feet, according to Turkish Aerospace.

The Turkish armed forces ordered 80 Anka 3 UCAVs, with first delivery expected in 2027.