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Drones / UASIsraeli military drone, 2009

Elbit Hermes 900

Elbit Hermes 900

The Elbit Systems Hermes 900 Kochav ("Star") is an Israeli medium-size, multi-payload, medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for tactical missions. It is a successor to the Hermes 450 series of drones, one of the most widely used military drones in the world. It has an endurance of over 30 hours and can fly at a maximum altitude of 30,000 feet (9,100 m), with a primary mission of reconnaissance, surveillance and communications relay. The Hermes 900 has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft) and weighs 970 kg (2,140 lb), with a payload capability of 300 kg (660 lb). Payload options include electro-optical/infrared sensors, synthetic-aperture radar/ground-moving target indication, communications and electronic intelligence, electronic warfare, and hyperspectral sensors.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Elbit Systems Ltd.
Category
Drones / UAS
Country of origin
Israel
First flight
2009-12-09
Length
8.3 m
Wingspan
15 m

Specifications

Cruise speed
60 kt
Max speed
120 kt
Service ceiling
30,000 ft
Max takeoff weight
2,601 lb
Powerplant
Rotax 916
Engines
1
Length
27.3 ft
Wingspan
49.3 ft

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.