Hermes 450
Medium-Sized Tactical UAV
Product descripton: Hermes 450 by Elbit Systems
The Hermes 450 is a medium-sized, multi-payload unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Elbit Systems for long-endurance tactical missions. Primarily used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and communications relay, it supports a variety of payloads including EO/IR sensors, communications and electronic intelligence systems, synthetic-aperture radar, electronic warfare equipment, and hyperspectral sensors. Fully autonomous from takeoff to landing, it can also carry up to four Rafael Spike missiles.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Crew | 0 |
| Payload Capacity | 180 kg (400 lb) |
| Length | 6.1 m (20 ft 0 in) |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m (34 ft 5 in) |
| Gross Weight | 550 kg (1,213 lb) |
| Fuel Capacity | 105 kg (231 lb) |
| Maximum Speed | 176 km/h (109 mph, 95 kn) |
| Cruise Speed | 130 km/h (80 mph, 70 kn) |
| Stall Speed | 78 km/h (48 mph, 42 kn) |
| Range | 300 km (190 mi, 160 nmi) |
| Endurance | 17 hours (450LE: 30 hours) |
| Service Ceiling | 5,500 m (18,000 ft) |
| Rate of Climb | 4.6 m/s (900 ft/min) |
| Maximum Mission Radius | 200 km (120 mi; 110 nmi) |
| Armaments | 4 × Spike missiles or 4 × Mikholit missiles |
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