UVision announces new HERO kamikaze drones with a range of over 150km and a warhead weighing up to 50kg
Israeli company UVision intends to develop new versions of the HERO kamikaze drones. They are called HERO-900 and HERO-1250.
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At the Paris Airshow, the Israeli company announced the upcoming development of the HERO-900 and HERO-1250 drones. Meanwhile, the manufacturer has already created the HERO-90 kamikaze drone. It weighs 9kg, has a 1.5kg warhead and can hit enemy targets at distances of up to 40km.
As for the future HERO-900 and HERO-1250 bircher munitions, they are positioned as a replacement for missiles. The HERO-900 will weigh 110kg including a 30kg warhead. It will have a range of 150km and a flight time of six hours.
The HERO-1250 will have more advanced features. This kamikaze drone will be able to hit targets at a distance of over 200 km. The flight time will be 10 hours. The drone will be equipped with a 50kg warhead and will have a total mass of 155kg.
UVision also has HERO-30, HERO-120 and HERO-400 kamikaze drones in its range. They are designed to engage personnel, armoured targets and fortifications, respectively.
Source: EDR Magazine