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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Israel · 2000
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ElbitHermes180

Elbit Hermes 180
Elbit Hermes 180 Photo: Tangopaso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
65
Endurance
60
Operating Altitude
55
Range
60
Data-Link
65
Stealth / Survivability
40
Image Quality
70
Autonomy
50
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Israel
ManufacturerElbit Systems Ltd.
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraPost-Cold War
In service2000
Operators12 countries
Data Quality86%
60
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
26/69
Post-Cold War
106/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
65
Endurance
60
Operating Altitude
55
Range
60
Data-Link
65
Stealth / Survivability
40
Image Quality
70
Autonomy
50
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ 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)
—
60
reconnaissance / surveillance drones category
ⓘ 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
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational Statusactive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2000Production started
  2. 2002Entered service
26
years in service
12
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 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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