The Hermes 450 UAV system now provides additional features that enhance its mission effectiveness and range of operational capabilities. The vehicle is now equipped with a modified engine that enables increased flight altitudes up to 20,000 feet, possesses capabilities to take off from higher altitudes, offers quieter operation, and has the capability to carry more payload weight. The Hermes 450 UAV system is also now equipped with automatic take off and landing, enhanced with an automatic taxiing and braking system. In addition, the communication data link range is extended to 250 km, allowing for better operational flexibility to provide much larger coverage areas for ISTAR missions. In terms of mission capabilities, the system features COMINT mission capabilities in addition to the EO/IR and laser marker capabilities for effective ISTAR capabilities.
Satnews Daily
June 16th, 2009
Elbit Enhances Hermes UAV
The Hermes 450 UAV system now provides additional features that enhance its mission effectiveness and range of operational capabilities. The vehicle is now equipped with a modified engine that enables increased flight altitudes up to 20,000 feet, possesses capabilities to take off from higher altitudes, offers quieter operation, and has the capability to carry more payload weight. The Hermes 450 UAV system is also now equipped with automatic take off and landing, enhanced with an automatic taxiing and braking system. In addition, the communication data link range is extended to 250 km, allowing for better operational flexibility to provide much larger coverage areas for ISTAR missions. In terms of mission capabilities, the system features COMINT mission capabilities in addition to the EO/IR and laser marker capabilities for effective ISTAR capabilities.