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EADS 3 Sigma Nearchos

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Top speed
  
220 km/h

Length
  
3.95 m

Wingspan
  
5.11 m

Manufacturer
  
EADS 3 Sigma

The EADS 3 Sigma Nearchos is an advanced medium distance reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle 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.

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The Nearchos is equipped with advanced electronics covering a variety of uses,and it has been used as a research platform for a variety of projects.

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)

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    General characteristics

  • Crew: none
  • Capacity: 92 kg (202.4 lb)
  • 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 (242 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × piston engine, 28.3 kW (38 hp)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 220 km/h (118 knots, 137 mph)
  • Service ceiling: 7,000 m (22,966 ft)
  • Endurance: 12 h

    • References

    EADS 3 Sigma Nearchos Wikipedia
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