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Hermes 900

Elbit Systems Adani-Elbit Advanced Systems · Israel · Digital Age (2010–present)

Hermes 900 — Fixed Wing
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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.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
Israel
Manufacturer
Elbit Systems Adani-Elbit Advanced Systems
Co-Manufacturer
Adani-Elbit Advanced Systems
Operator
Israeli Air Force; Philippine Air Force; Swiss Air Force
Status
Active
Service Entry
2010
Engine
Rotax 916, {{convert|160|kW|HP|abbr=on
Length (ft)
27
Wingspan (ft)
49
MTOW (lb)
2601
Endurance (hr)
36 hours
Service Ceiling (ft)
30000
Max Speed (mph)
137