Elbit Hermes 900

The Elbit Hermes 900 is an unmanned reconnaissance drone of the Israeli manufacturer Elbit. The Hermes 900 is a further development of the Elbit Hermes 450

Specifications

The drone is powered by a Rotax 914 engine, which acts on a two-bladed pusher propeller. As a payload 350 kg are given.

Data provided by Elbit Hermes 900:

  • Length: 8.3 m
  • Wingspan: 15 m
  • Take off weight: 1180 kg
  • Maximum speed: 220 km / h
  • Flight altitude: 9,100 m
  • Service life: up to 36 hours

Operator

  • Israel Israel
  • Chile Chile
  • Mexico Mexico
  • Switzerland Switzerland: The Swiss procurement center Armasuisse will conduct an aeronautical evaluation for the succession of at the Swiss Air Force in the service reconnaissance drone ADS 95 in the second half of 2012. The Hermes 900 is opposite the Heron 1 by Israel Aerospace Industries. The final type of dialing is to be taken in 2014.
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