Elbit Hermes 90
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 |
| 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.
The Hermes 90 has an operating range of about 15 hours and 100 km.
In September 2009, the Hermes 90 made its maiden flight.
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