Turgis & Gaillard will unveil a prototype of the largest strike and reconnaissance drone in French history, capable of carrying up to 3 tonnes of payload

Turgis & Gaillard is preparing to reveal a new drone. The model is called the Aarok.

Here's What We Know

The Aarok will be the largest drone ever built in France. Its wingspan is 22 meters. The prototype will make its public debut at the Paris Air Show scheduled for June 19-25, 2023.

Turgis & Gaillard specialists have been working on the unmanned aerial vehicle since 2020. Aarok will be used for reconnaissance, surveillance and reconnaissance and will also be able to act as a communications repeater and strike.

The drone will weigh 2.5 tonnes. It will be able to carry 3 tonnes of payload, which will be split between fuel, weapons and optronic sensors. The latter will probably be the Wescam MX25 or Euroflir 610.

Source: Janes