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Sperwer is a tactical UAVs (unmanned aircraft), which was developed based on the UAV Crecerelle and belongs to the category MALE (Medium Altitude, Long Range).

The system provides capabilities to operate independently of the existence of runways and airport infrastructure independently.  

Tactical UAV System - Sperwer

1. Pitot head  2. Turret - mounted electro-optical sensor SAGEM EuroFlir 350  3. Landing airbags  4. Delta wing  5. Power Plant Bombardier-Rotax 582 / 562UL ( 64/65 h.p.)  6. Four - bladed propeller  7. Twin vertical tails / rudders and tail brace  8. Parachute stowage, area 117 m2  9. SATCOM

In the early 2000s the Hellenic Army had two systems UAVs. With the completion of deliveries (the latter had acquired in 2008 and is an improved version of the Sperwer). Which two armed battalions of the UAVs 472 and 473 TEEP, set up in 2003 2nd and 1st Signal, EW, Surveillance Regiment.

Each Band unmanned airborne vehicle (UAV) includes: 

- Four drones (UAVs)
- 1 units-of UAVs launch platforms catapult
- 1 station containing the UAVs control station from the ground, GCS (Ground Control Stations) and a backup.
- 1 Station GDT communications (Ground Data Terminals) and a backup.
- Transport vehicles and UAVs collection.
- Technical support Group PMF (Platoon Maintenance Facility: Platoon Support) vehicle (per 1 per system).
- 1 flight simulator

THREE-VIEW DRAWING

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PHOTOS Sperwer

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UAV Sperwer (e-book,  Format: PDF)