Introduction of the New Supersonic Drone Falcon

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

According to Simon Volkman, sales manager at INTEC, the drone is designed to simulate hostile attacks at low altitudes, specifically flying just a few meters above the sea surface at a speed of 1.3 Mach. At higher altitudes, the Falcon can reach speeds up to 1.6 Mach.
The drone is equipped with two European-made engines that enable supersonic flight without using an afterburner. The first flight of the Falcon is scheduled for late 2026 or early 2027.

Volkman mentioned that the drone has additional functionalities, including the ability to transport various payloads weighing up to 50 kg, which can include different sensors and electronic warfare systems. A satellite communication system is also planned to be installed. For onboard computing, a power supply of 4 kW is utilized.
According to UVAD, the Falcon measures 5.8 meters in length, has a wingspan of 2.2 meters, and a flight duration exceeding 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 the drone's mission, it lands using a parachute and an airbag.

The company emphasizes that the drone is designed with cost-effectiveness in mind, ensuring that losses do not become critical.

INTEC is considering local production of the Falcon should orders arise from Germany or Europe.

Interestingly, Ukraine will soon deploy its first "drone wall," aimed at protecting cities and critical infrastructure from Russian strike drones and glide bombs.