Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
BAE Systems HERTI
Country
Production
2007–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
39
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- UAV ClassMALE
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight2004
- Service Entry Year2007
- Primary RoleReconnaissance, Surveillance, Armed reconnaissance, Close air support
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length4.877 m
- Empty Weight350 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight750 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine TypeRotax 914
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionNo
- Propeller / ConfigurationTractor
◇Performance4MOD.4
- Cruise Speed233.334 km/h
- Service Ceiling6,096 m
- Endurance20
- Maximum Payload150 kg
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedYes
- Hardpoints0
- Weapon TypesLightweight Multi-role Missile (LMM)
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control TypeRemote control, Autonomous
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production2MOD.2
- Operators1
- Variants4
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2007
- Operational StatusRetired from military service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2007Production started
19
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
152RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES39POST-COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES301UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS170PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Operational state of a drone where weapons systems are enabled and ready for engagement.
Automatic Takeoff/Landing is a UAV capability that enables a drone to initiate and complete takeoff and landing sequences autonomously using onboard sensors and control software.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
A capability enabling drones to relay communication signals between units, extending operational range and maintaining network connectivity in combat environments.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
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