Rheinmetall Uvision HERO
Israel
Germany
Unmanned Aerial System
Rheinmetall and Uvision's HERO is an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) of the "loitering munition" type, which remains airborne for long periods of time to decide on the time and target of attack with flexibility. All HERO systems are designed to operate in complex battlefield conditions, including environments with jammed radio connections or without GPS reception.
Basic Weapon Facts
I. Background
- Manufacturer: Rheinmetall / Uvision
- Suppliers: Unknown
- Country of origin: Germany / Israel
- Developmental stage: Operational
- System version: HERO-30, 70, 120, 400, 900, 1250
- System type: UAS
II. General Specifications
- System dimensions: Unknown, but from handheld to rocket-propelled sizes.
- Weight:
30: 3 kg 120: 12 kg 400: 40 kg 900: 90 kg 1250: 125 kg - Max payload:
30: 0.5 kg 120: 4.5 kg 400: 10 kg 900: 25 kg 1250: 50 kg - Max operating time:
30: 30 min 120: 60 min 400: 2 hr 900: 2 hr 1250: 6 hr - Max operating Distance/Reach:
30: 10 km 120: 40 km 400: 60 km 900: 150 km 1250: 200 km - Max speed: Unknown
III. Autonomy
Autonomous Targeting capabilities: Rheinmetall claims that the system "locates, tracks and engages emerging enemy targets with low signatures beyond the line of sight", and that it "locates and tracks the enemy and analyses possible targets, helping to select high-value targets as well as suitable timing, direction and angle of attack before carrying out a high-precision strike."
Sources
- Manufacturer websites:
https://www.rheinmetall.com/en/products/loitering-ammunition/loitering-munitions-hero - News reports:
