The EADS 3 Sigma Nearchos is a medium distance
reconnaissance
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unmanned aerial vehicle
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(UAV) introduced in 1996, one of several UAVs developed by the
Greek
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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.
See also
External links/References
Company website (archived)
Airbus Defence and Space aircraft
Unmanned military aircraft of Greece
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