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

Hermes 90
UCAV Elbit Hermes 90 at the Paris Air Show 2009
Role	Unmanned aerial vehicle Type of aircraft
National origin	Israel
Manufacturer	Elbit Systems
Introduction	2009
Status	Active
Primary user	Israeli Air Force

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

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Elbit Hermes 90.

• "Elbit Systems UAV page". Archived from the original on 2007-09-26.

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