Hermes 900
The Hermes 900 is a MALE (medium-altitude, long-endurance) UAV developed by Elbit Systems as the successor to the Hermes 450. It has an endurance exceeding 30 hours and can carry a payload of up to 300 kg, including ISR sensors and precision munitions. The IDF designates it 'Kochav' (Star) and has used it extensively for persistent surveillance and strike coordination in the Gaza and Lebanon theaters. Also known as Kochav, Star, Elbit Hermes 900.
Hermes 900
Category
Drone / UAV
Range
350km
Status
Active
Origin
IL
Operators
Israel
Designation: Hermes 900
Overview
The Hermes 900 is a MALE (medium-altitude, long-endurance) UAV developed by Elbit Systems as the successor to the Hermes 450. It has an endurance exceeding 30 hours and can carry a payload of up to 300 kg, including ISR sensors and precision munitions. The IDF designates it 'Kochav' (Star) and has used it extensively for persistent surveillance and strike coordination in the Gaza and Lebanon theaters.
Technical specification
Range
350 km
Warhead
300 kg
Length
8.3 m
Weight
1180 kg
Speed
Mach 0.17
Mach
Mach 0.17
Max altitude
9.1 km
Propulsion
electric
Guidance
inertial, gps, electro optical
Country of origin
IL
Year introduced
2012
Status
In service