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Elbit Hermes 90

Elbit Hermes 90

Type of aircraft

The Elbit Systems Hermes 90 is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for tactical short-range missions using a heavy-fuel motor.

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Jane's claims that the Hermes 90 has its roots in the IAI I-View and later in the BAE Skylynx II. Ownership of rights were subsequently moved to Elbit Systems.[1]

The Hermes 90 has an operating range of about 15 hours and 100 km.[2]

In September 2009, the Hermes 90 made its maiden flight.[2]

Specifications

Data from Elbit Systems Australia[3]

General characteristics

  • Capacity: 25 kg (55 lb) payload
  • Gross weight: 115 kg (254 lb)

Performance

  • Range: 100 km (62 mi, 54 nmi)
  • Endurance: 15 hours
  • Service ceiling: 4,600 m (15,000 ft)

References

  1. [1]
    "Elbit Systems Hermes 90 (Israel), Unmanned aerial vehicles". Janes. Archived from the original on 2010-04-15. Retrieved 2009-09-29.
  2. [2]
    טיסת בכורה מוצלחת למל"ט הרמס 90 (in Hebrew). Israel National News. 29 September 2009. Archived from the original on 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2009-09-29.
  3. [3]
    "Hermes 90- Close Range, long endurance". Elbit Systems Australia. Archived from the original on 2017-04-04.
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