Nearchos
Role Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
National origin Greece
Manufacturer EADS 3 Sigma
Introduction 1996

The EADS 3 Sigma Nearchos is a medium distance reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) introduced in 1996, one of several UAVs developed by the Greek 3 Sigma (since 2002 EADS 3 Sigma) aerospace company, in collaboration with Greek universities.

Uses

Military

  • Battlefield surveillance
  • Aerial reconnaissance
  • Target acquisition
  • Damage assessment
  • ESM/ECM
  • Communication data relay

Civilian

  • Geological and maritime applications
  • Traffic surveillance
  • Localization of polluted areas and natural disaster areas
  • Border and forestry patrolling
  • Forest fire detection

Specifications (Nearchos)

Data from

General characteristics

  • Capacity: 92 kg (203 lb) payload
  • Length: 3.95 m (13 ft 0 in)
  • Wingspan: 5.1 m (16 ft 9 in)
  • Height: 1.15 m (3 ft 9 in)
  • Empty weight: 60 kg (132 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 110 kg (243 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × any suitable small piston engine, 28.3 kW (38.0 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 220 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn)
  • Endurance: 12 hours
  • Service ceiling: 7,000 m (23,000 ft)

Further development was terminated after the company went out of business in 2012.

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