2024-04-24 23:25:03
Beirut: Hezbollah has shot down an Israeli Hermes drone in Lebanon. Due to this, tension has increased significantly between Israel and Lebanon. Hezbollah’s military wing has destroyed a Hermes 450 drone flying over southern Lebanon with a surface-to-air missile, according to reports. This success of Hezbollah is being considered a big blow for Israel. There is a suspicion that the missile used to shoot down the Hermes drone was supplied by Iran. Hezbollah has a large stockpile of missiles and rockets. On the basis of this power, Hezbollah is continuously attacking Israel.
IDF confirmed Hezbollah’s claim
Hezbollah’s claim said that “an enemy drone was successfully intercepted at the Al Aishiyeh location in southern Lebanon by Islamic resistance forces at 10:50 pm (19:50 GMT) on Sunday.” The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) later confirmed this claim. Responding to the incident, the IDF indicated that it launched retaliatory airstrikes to disable Hezbollah’s air defense systems involved in the incident. The IDF reiterated its commitment to continue flying over Lebanese airspace to protect Israeli interests.
Hezbollah also shot down Hermes 900
Hezbollah shot down two more Israeli drones on April 6. This included a Hermes 450 and a Hermes 900. This incident demonstrates the rapidly growing power of Hezbollah. Military experts from Western countries have praised the effectiveness of the Hermes 450. At the same time, Hermes 900 is a much more advanced drone. The Hermes 900 has an estimated price of $30 million. It is considered one of the major unmanned aircraft in the Israeli arsenal. Israel uses Hermes drones extensively. Israeli forces are using Hermes drones during military operations in Gaza.
How powerful is the Hermes 450 drone?
The Israeli Hermes 450 drone is also known as the Jik. It is an unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Elbit Systems. Its primary design is for long-endurance and tactical missions, providing real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. [आईएसआर] Equipped with capabilities. With a length of 6.1 meters and a wingspan of 10.5 meters, the Hermes 450 stands out due to its significant dimensions. Its maximum takeoff weight of 450 kg includes a payload of 150 kg.
What is the range of Hermes drone
The Hermes drone is powered by a single rotary engine that allows it to reach a maximum speed of 130 knots. Its service ceiling is about 18,000 feet, and it can stay in the air for up to 20 hours, giving an operational range of about 300 kilometers. The Hermes 450 is equipped with a variety of monitoring equipment. It typically has a multi-sensor payload that includes day and night cameras, infrared sensors, laser designators, and synthetic aperture radar. [एसएआर] Are involved. This allows it to perform a variety of missions, from border patrol to damage assessment.
Israeli Hermes drones are made in India
India has prepared to buy Hermes drone from Israel. It is not yet clear how many units India will buy. The Hermes 900, a separate variant of the Hermes 450, is manufactured in India through a joint production venture. India’s Adani Defense and Aerospace and Israel’s Elbit Systems have formed a joint venture to manufacture the Elbit 900 drone. In February, Shepherd Media had reported that 20 Hermes 900 drones, made in India, have been delivered to Israel through joint production by Adani-Elbit Advanced Systems India Limited.