EADS 3 Sigma Nearchos explained

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)

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

External links/References

• Company website (archived)