| GWS «Hermes», «Hermes-A», «Hermes-K» | |
|---|---|
| Type | Air-to-surface and surface-to-surface missile |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | KBP Instrument Design Bureau [1] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 130 kg |
| Length | 3500 mm |
| Diameter |
booster stage = 210 mm, sustainer stage = 130 mm |
| Warhead | High Explosive Fragmentation |
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| Engine | Solid-fuel rocket |
Operational range | max. range 100km[2] |
| Maximum speed | 1300 m/s |
Guidance system | target area: radio-command, terminal path: semi-active laser homing |
Launch platform | Rotary - and fixed-wing platforms, Unmanned combat air vehicles, tripods, ships, and ground vehicles |
Hermes (Russian: Гермес) is a family of modularly-designed guided missiles developed in Russia by the KBP Instrument Design Bureau. Capable of being fired from aerial (Hermes-A), land based (hermes) and naval (Hermes-K) platforms, the Hermes system features a two-stage missile with a high-powered booster, and fire-and-forget capability.
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External links[]
- more detailed description in official site on GWS «Hermes»
- more detailed description in official site on GWS «Hermes-A»
- more detailed description in official site on GWS «Hermes-K»
- Deagel summary on «Hermes»
- Deagel summary on «Hermes-A»
- Deagel summary on «Hermes-K»
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