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Hermes 180

Hermes 180

Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
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Basic Information
Name
Hermes 180
Designation
Hermes 180
Alternate Designation
Kochav 180
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Manufacturer
Elbit Systems
Date of Introduction
2000
Description

The Hermes 180 is a tactical air surveillance and target acquisition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) at shorter ranges than Hermes 450. Hermes 180 is a member of Hermes family of unmanned aerial systems. It provides real-time electro-optic and electronic battlefield intelligence data. Enhanced and fully redundant avionics have been provided to this aircraft as well as fully autonomous flight patter with in-flight redirection. Hermes 180 is a smaller and lighter version of Hermes 450 well suited for brigade to division Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) applications at tactical close-range. It requires minimum logistics support. It is launched either by catapult or runway and recovered by parachute, airbag and/or runway. The entire Hermes UAV family shares a common Ground Control Station, data link and avionics.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed 194.4 km/h
Range 150.0 km
Service Ceiling 4600 m
Wingspan 6.00 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Status Active
Also Known As Kochav 180
Origin Israel
Contractor Elbit Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2000
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 0
Dimensions — Length 4.4 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan 6 meter
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 195 kilogram
Mass — Payload 32 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling 4,600 meter
Performance — Max Range 150 kilometer
Power — Max Power at TakeOff 38 shp
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude 54 mps
Time — Flight Endurance 10 hour
Variants
Variant 1 Hermes 450
Variant 2 Hermes 180
Variant 3 Hermes 900
Variant 4 Hermes 650 Spark
Details
Country of Origin Israel
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
4.4 m
Width
6 m
Height
Weight
195 kg
Operators (1)
Israel
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