At the Air Force Tech Summit in Berlin, German company INTEC Industrie-Technik and Canadian UVAD Technologies showcased the full-scale model of the Falcon supersonic drone for the first time. This was reported by Hartpunkt.
According to Simon Volkman, sales director at INTEC, the UAV is intended to simulate enemy attacks at low altitudes, particularly flying just meters above the sea surface at speeds of 1.3 Mach. In higher atmospheric layers, the Falcon can achieve speeds of up to 1.6 Mach.
The drone is powered by two European engines, enabling supersonic flight without an afterburner. The first flight of the Falcon is scheduled for late 2026 or early 2027.
Volkman mentioned that the device has additional features, including the ability to transport various payloads weighing up to 50 kg, which can include different sensors and electronic warfare systems. There’s also the provision for installing a satellite communication system. The onboard computations are powered by 4 kW of electricity.
According to UVAD, the Falcon measures 5.8 meters in length, has a wingspan of 2.2 meters and can fly for over 30 minutes. The current take-off weight is limited to 450 kg due to the use of a catapult, though INTEC is already developing a new catapult capable of launching models weighing up to 800 kg. After the flight, the drone lands using a parachute and an airbag.
The company emphasizes that the drone is designed with cost-effectiveness in mind to minimize critical losses.
INTEC is considering local production of the Falcon if there are orders in Germany or Europe.
Moreover, Ukraine is soon to deploy its first "drone wall," aimed at protecting cities and critical infrastructure from Russian strike drones and guided bombs.