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Hermes 450

Elbit Systems Adani-Elbit Advanced Systems · Unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicle · Israel · Modern (1992–2009)

Hermes 450 — Unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicle
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The Hermes 450, Zik is a medium-sized multi-payload unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed by Israeli defence company Elbit for tactical long-endurance missions. It has an endurance of over 20 hours, with a primary mission of reconnaissance, surveillance and communications relay. Payload options include electro-optical/infrared sensors, communications and electronic intelligence, synthetic-aperture radar/ground-moving target indication, electronic warfare, and hyperspectral sensors.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Reconnaissance
Domain
Defence
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
Israel
Manufacturer
Elbit Systems Adani-Elbit Advanced Systems
Co-Manufacturer
Adani-Elbit Advanced Systems
Operator
Israeli Air Force; Philippine Air Force; Royal Thai Army
Primary Role
Unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicle
Status
Active
Service Entry
1998
Engine
1× Wankel engine
Thrust / Power
52 hp (39 kW)
Length (ft)
20
Wingspan (ft)
34
MTOW (lb)
1213
Endurance (hr)
17 hours (450LE - 30
Service Ceiling (ft)
18000
Range (mi)
186
Max Speed (mph)
109