Elbit Hermes 450
| Hermes 450 | |
|---|---|
| A Hermes 450 from 166 Squadron in flight | |
| General information | |
| Type | Unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicle |
| National origin | Israel |
| Manufacturer | Elbit Systems Adani-Elbit Advanced Systems |
| Status | Active |
| Primary users | Israeli Air Force |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 1998 |
| Variant | Thales Watchkeeper WK450 |
| Developed into | Elbit Hermes 900 |
The Hermes 450 is a medium-sized multi-payload unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed by Israeli defence company Elbit for tactical long-endurance missions. It has an endurance of over 20 hours, with a primary mission of reconnaissance, surveillance and communications relay. Payload options include electro-optical/infrared sensors, communications and electronic intelligence, synthetic-aperture radar/ground-moving target indication, electronic warfare, and hyperspectral sensors.