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 sequel 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 (9,144 meters), with a primary mission of reconnaissance, surveillance and communications relay. The Hermes 900 has a wingspan of 49 feet (14.94 meters) and weighs 2,140 lb (970.69 kg), with a payload capability of 660 lb (299.37 kg). Payload options include electro-optical/infrared sensors, synthetic aperture radar/ground-moving target indication, communications and electronic intelligence, electronic warfare, and hyperspectral sensors.
Users[]
Brazil
British Empire
Canada
- Transport Canada
Chile
- Colombia
- Iceland
- Icelandic Coast Guard
- Israel
- Mexico
- Mexican Air Force
- Mexican Federal Police
- Philippines
- Soviet Union
- Switzerland
- Thailand
See Also[]
Related Development[]
- Elbit Hermes 450
- Thales Watchkeeper WK450