Elbit Hermes 90
| Hermes 90 | |
|---|---|
| |
| UCAV Elbit Hermes 90 at the Paris Air Show 2009 | |
| Role | Unmanned aerial vehicle |
| National origin | Israel |
| Manufacturer | Elbit Systems |
| Introduction | 2009 |
| Status | Active |
| Primary user | Israeli Air Force |
The Elbit Systems Hermes 90 is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for tactical short-range missions using a heavy-fuel motor.
Jane's claims that the Hermes 90 has its roots in the IAI I-View and later in the BAE Skylynx II. Ownership of rights were subsequently moved to Elbit Systems.[1]
The Hermes 90 has an operating range of about 15 hours and 100 km.[2]
In September 2009, the Hermes 90 made its maiden flight.[2]
Specifications
[edit]Data from Elbit Systems Australia[3]
General characteristics
- Capacity: 25 kg (55 lb) payload
- Gross weight: 115 kg (254 lb)
Performance
- Range: 100 km (62 mi, 54 nmi)
- Endurance: 15 hours
- Service ceiling: 4,600 m (15,000 ft)
References
[edit]- ^ "Elbit Systems Hermes 90 (Israel), Unmanned aerial vehicles". Janes. Archived from the original on 2010-04-15. Retrieved 2009-09-29.
- ^ a b טיסת בכורה מוצלחת למל"ט הרמס 90 (in Hebrew). Israel National News. 29 September 2009. Archived from the original on 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2009-09-29.
- ^ "Hermes 90- Close Range, long endurance". Elbit Systems Australia. Archived from the original on 2017-04-04.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Elbit Hermes 90.
- "Elbit Systems UAV page". Archived from the original on 2007-09-26.
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