EADS 3 Sigma Nearchos
# EADS 3 Sigma Nearchos

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)

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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.

