Silver Arrow HERMES 1500
The Hermes 1500 is a multipurpose drone created by Silver Arrow. Its main tasks are patrolling, observation, adjustment of fire support, reconnaissance and communications support during combat operations.
Model Hermes 1500 - it increased modification Hermes 450. The device is made by the type of light commercial aircraft designed to mislead the enemy air defenses. The traditional set of equipment includes a set of almost the same as that of Hermes 450. In carrying out the task, it flies completely offline, using the data of GPS. He lands and takes off from poorly prepared strip (up to 350 m).
In June 1997, it was presented for the first time, what happened at the Paris Air Show. Its first flight lasting in 55 minutes took place only a year later, namely 2 in May 1998.
Silver arrow HERMES 1500.Characteristics:
Modification | Hermes 1500 |
Wingspan, m | 18.00 |
Length m | 9.40 |
Height, m | 2.40 |
Weight, kg | |
empty | 1250 |
maximum take-off | 1650 |
engine's type | 2 PD Rotax 914 |
Power, hp | X 2 100 |
Maximum speed km / h | 305 |
Cruising speed, km / h | 241 |
Minimum speed, km / h | 148 |
Radius of action, km | 200 |
Flight duration, h | |
normal | 26 |
maximum | 40 |
Rate of climb, m / min | 457 |
Practical ceiling, m | 9145 |