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.
See also
Related lists
List of unmanned aerial vehicles
== External links/References == Company website (archived)