TEKEVER AR3 EVO
A modular evolution of TEKEVER’s AR3 reconnaissance aircraft, with distinct fixed-wing and VTOL performance figures and a Portuguese maritime-surveillance contract announced in July 2026.
- Country / region
- Portugal / United Kingdom
- Programme status
- Order / production commitment
- Sources reviewed
- 20 Sept 2026
- Primary domain
- Air
- System type
- Reconnaissance aircraft
- Developer / manufacturer
- TEKEVER
- Origin / production countries
- Portugal / United Kingdom
- Other names
- No additional names recorded
- Variants / configurations
- Fixed-wing configuration; VTOL configuration
- Operators / programme customers
- Portugal National Maritime Authority — contract announced
Evidence & current status
The cited order or production decision is distinct from delivery, operational acceptance and the eventual fleet size.
Role & capabilities
- Reconnaissance aircraft
- Catapult or VTOL launch; parachute or VTOL recovery
- EO/IR and radar options
Specifications in context
- Airframe
- Modular fixed-wing / VTOL reconnaissance aircraft
Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.
Source ↗ - Launch / recovery
- Catapult or VTOL launch; parachute or VTOL recovery
Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.
Source ↗ - Propulsion
- Modular electric, combustion and heavy-fuel options
Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.
Source ↗ - Dimensions
- 4.2 m span; 1.96 m length
Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.
Source ↗ - Mass
- 25 kg MTOW; up to 30 kg VTOL
Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.
Source ↗ - Endurance
- Up to 22 h fixed-wing; 14 h VTOL
Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.
Source ↗ - Range
- Up to 230 km communications range
Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.
Source ↗ - Speed
- 46 kt cruise
Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.
Source ↗ - Altitude
- Not established from the reviewed sources.
Public data gap; no estimate substituted. Follow the source for subsequent releases.
Source ↗ - Payload
- 6 kg
Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.
Source ↗ - Sensors
- EO/IR and radar options
Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.
Source ↗ - Communications / navigation
- Modular LOS, LTE and satellite link options
Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.
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