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Innovative Supersonic Drone Falcon Unveiled by INTEC and UVAD

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At the Air Force Tech Summit held in Berlin, the German company INTEC Industrie-Technik and the Canadian UVAD Technologies unveiled the full-scale model of the supersonic drone Falcon for the first time. This was reported by Hartpunkt.

According to INTEC's sales manager, Simon Volkman, this drone is designed to simulate enemy attacks at low altitudes, capable of flying just a few meters above the sea surface at a speed of 1.3 Mach. In higher atmospheric layers, the Falcon can reach speeds of up to 1.6 Mach.
The drone is equipped with two European-made engines that allow for supersonic flight without the use of an afterburner. The first flight of the Falcon is scheduled for late 2026 or early 2027.

Volkman emphasized that the drone has additional functionalities, including the ability to carry various types of payloads weighing up to 50 kg, which can include different sensors and electronic warfare systems. A satellite communication system is also planned for installation. Onboard computing utilizes power of 4 kW.
According to UVAD, the Falcon measures 5.8 meters in length, has a wingspan of 2.2 meters, and boasts a flight duration of over 30 minutes. The current takeoff weight is limited to 450 kg due to the use of a launch catapult, but INTEC is already working on a new catapult capable of launching models weighing up to 800 kg. After flight, the drone is designed to land using a parachute and an airbag.

The company stresses that the drone is designed with cost-effectiveness in mind, ensuring that losses are not critical.

INTEC is considering local production of the Falcon if orders arise in Germany or Europe.

Additionally, Ukraine will soon implement the first "drone wall" project aimed at safeguarding cities and critical infrastructure from Russian strike drones and glide bombs.