Thomson-CSF EPERVIER
Epervier is the reconnaissance version of the UAV, developed by Belgian held firm Thomson-CSF Electronics Belgium. Start of program development apparatus is dated 1969 year, and it has received state financial support. After passing a series of tests in 1974, the Thomson-CSF was prepared by order of the Belgian Army for the supply of 40 UAVs together with ground servicing equipment. Completion dates back to 1977 UAV supply of
Epervier conducts battlefield reconnaissance using the 127-mm AA3-70 camera for day mode and the Omera AA6-62 camera for night mode using a rocket launcher. As an option, the UAV can be equipped with infrared scanners and LLTV-cameras that transmit information in real time. The unmanned vehicle is launched from the ground mobile control point installed on the truck. The flight of the device is controlled remotely, it is possible to switch to fully automatic control after approaching the target. After completing the mission, the UAV performs a landing using a parachute system, it is searched using the CEP system. In 2000, these UAVs were in service with the Belgian Army. It is planned to replace them with Israeli IAI Hunter unmanned vehicles.
Thomson-CSF EPERVIER. Characteristics:
Modification | Epervier |
Wingspan, m | 1.72 |
Length m | 2.38 |
Height, m | 0.93 |
Weight, kg | |
empty | 101 |
maximum take-off | 147 |
Fuel | 26 |
engine's type | 1 TRD Lucas CT3201 |
Thrust, kN | X 1 0.49 |
Maximum speed km / h | 325 |
Cruising speed, km / h | 310 |
Radius of action, km | 93 |
The maximum rate of climb, m / min | 720 |
The flight duration, min | 25 |