Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
EADS 3 Sigma Nearchos
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
28
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- UAV Classmedium distance
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- Service Entry Year1996
- Primary Rolereconnaissance
- In ServiceNo
◈Airframe5MOD.5
- Length3.95 m
- Wingspan5.1 m
- Height1.15 m
- Empty Weight60 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight110 kg
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine Typeany suitable
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power28.3 kW
- Electric PropulsionNo
◇Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed220 km/h
- Service Ceiling7,000 m
- Endurance12
- Maximum Payload92 kg
◆Payload & Sensors3MOD.3
▤Armament1MOD.1
- ArmedNo
⬢Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year2012
- Production Start1996
- Production End2012
- Operational Statusterminated
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1996Production started
- 2012Production ended
30
years in service
16
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
113RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES28POST-COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES14GREECE · ALL WEAPONS82PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A capability enabling drones to relay communication signals between units, extending operational range and maintaining network connectivity in combat environments.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
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