Engineering:Elbit Hermes 90
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| 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
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
- ↑ "Elbit Systems Hermes 90 (Israel), Unmanned aerial vehicles". Janes. http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-Unmanned-Aerial-Vehicles-and-Targets/Elbit-Systems-Hermes-90-Israel.html. Retrieved 2009-09-29.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Error: no
|title=specified when using {{Cite web}}" (in he). Israel National News. 29 September 2009. http://www.inn.co.il/News/News.aspx/194787. Retrieved 2009-09-29. - ↑ "Hermes 90- Close Range, long endurance". https://www.elbitsystems.com.au/uas-hermes-90-close-range-long-endurance/.
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