Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Elbit Hermes 180
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2000–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
26
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General6MOD.6
- UAV ClassMALE
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight2000
- Service Entry Year2003
- Primary RoleIntelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe6MOD.6
- Length4.3 m
- Wingspan6 m
- Height1.1 m
- Empty Weight0.15 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight0.25 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine Typepiston
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power30 kW
- Electric PropulsionNo
- Propeller / Configurationfixed-pitch
◇Performance7MOD.7
- Top Speed140 km/h
- Cruise Speed100 km/h
- Service Ceiling5,500 m
- Range200 km
- Endurance20
- Combat / Operating Radius100 km
- Maximum Payload50 kg
◆Payload & Sensors6MOD.6
- EO/IR SensorYes
- SAR / GMTI RadarNo
- SIGINT PayloadYes
- Laser DesignatorNo
- Sensor Payload Weight30 kg
- Comms RelayYes
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeremote control
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkYes
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Service History1MOD.1
- Operational Statusactive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2000Production started
- 2002Entered service
26
years in service
12
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries12country
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
106RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES26POST-COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES113ISRAEL · ALL WEAPONS31PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
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.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
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