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AR3 EVO
Tekever's small tactical ISTAR UAS, catapult- or VTOL-launched with parachute or net recovery, built for GPS- and comms-denied operations, and extensively fielded by Ukraine and the UK Ministry of Defence.
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗
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Availability & export
National export licensing
Subject to Portugal export-control approval; verify eligibility with the manufacturer.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
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Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Competitive field
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Overview
The AR3 EVO is Tekever's tactical, medium-range fixed-wing unmanned aircraft system for maritime and land ISTAR (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance) missions, deployable within minutes of case opening via catapult launch (with parachute or net recovery) or an optional VTOL configuration. It is designed to keep operating in GPS-denied and communications-contested environments, a capability proven in extensive combat use over Ukraine, where Tekever systems have flown large numbers of ISR sorties for Ukrainian and allied forces, and it has also been fielded by the UK Ministry of Defence. Its line-of-sight datalink reaches up to 230km, with an optional beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) datalink extending that further. The airframe carries a swappable modular payload bay supporting EO/IR gimbals, synthetic aperture radar, ground moving target indication (GMTI), signals-intelligence sensors and a laser designator for the ISR role, plus alternative electronic-warfare, communications-relay and maritime-surveillance payload sets, giving the same base aircraft several distinct mission fits.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Cruise speed Sustained economical speed. Determines transit time to station. | 85 km/h |
|---|---|
| Endurance Time on station. Critical for UAVs and patrol platforms, higher means longer persistent coverage. On a ground robot, published continuous run time on a full charge or fuel tank. | 22 h |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Weapons payload Maximum ordnance weight the platform can carry. Higher means more strike capacity per sortie. | 6 kg |
|---|
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 1.96 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan Wingtip-to-wingtip span. | 4.2 m |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 30 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 0 |
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights. | EO/IR gimbal, Synthetic aperture radar, GMTI, SIGINT sensors, Laser designator |
|---|---|
| Datalink Network connectivity: Link 16, MADL, national datalinks. Enables cooperative engagement. | LOS, BLOS (optional) |
Specifications compiled from public Tekever and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-08-22.
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What is the weapons payload of the Tekever AR3 EVO? +
The Tekever AR3 EVO can carry up to 6 kg of weapons payload.
How much does the Tekever AR3 EVO weigh? +
The Tekever AR3 EVO has a combat weight of 30 kg.
How many crew does the Tekever AR3 EVO require? +
The Tekever AR3 EVO requires a crew of 0.
What is the Tekever AR3 EVO used for? +
The Tekever AR3 EVO is a uav / drone typically used for isr, electronic warfare, maritime surveillance.
