Paris Air Show: EOS Technologie showcases French UAVs
EOS Technologie displayed its Endurance-1200 at the Paris Air Show (Photo: author)
At Paris Air Show 2023, EOS Technologie showcased its range of French-designed and manufactured UAVs, including the STRIX-425, a platform chosen for the French Larinae loitering munition project.
According to Jean-Marc Zuliani, director general of EOS, when the company was established five years ago, its primary goal was to offer the DGA procurement agency a choice between foreign UAVs and systems designed and manufactured in France.
On show in Paris were the company's two hand-launched platforms, the STRIX-300 and the STRIX-425. Designed with a low logistical footprint and rapid deployment in mind, both can operate with their motors turned off, reducing their detectable acoustic signature from 300m to 100m.
| MTOW | Payload | endurance | Datalink range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRIX-300 | 5.5kg | 0.5kg | 3 hours | 40km |
| STIRX-425 | 10kg | 1.5kg | 3 to 5 hours | 80-120km |
The larger STRIX-425 can
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