Hermes (missile)
Hermes (Russian: Гермес) is a family of modularly designed guided missiles developed in Russia by the KBP Instrument Design Bureau.
| Hermes | |
|---|---|
| Type | Air-to-surface Surface-to-surface Land-attack Anti-tank guided missile Surface-to-air |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | KBP Instrument Design Bureau |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 110 kg (missile + container, 170 mm booster stage) 130 kg (missile + container, 210 mm booster stage) |
| Length | 3500 mm (container) |
| Diameter | booster stage, 170/210 mm; sustainer stage, 130 mm |
| Engine | Solid-fuel rocket |
Operational range | 15-20 km (170 mm booster stage) 100 km (210 mm booster stage) |
| Maximum speed | 1000 m/s (170 mm booster stage) 1300 m/s (210 mm booster stage) |
Guidance system | target area: radio-command guidance, terminal path: semi-active laser guidance |
Launch platform | Rotary and fixed-wing platforms, ships, and ground vehicles |
The Hermes missile can be used from air, ground or naval launchers.
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