HERO
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2023
First Flight : 2021
Total Production : ?
The HERO is a family of cross-shaped loitering munitions developed and produced jointly between UVision and Rheinmetall of Italy. These munitions can be released by ground, airborne and sea platforms or dismounted infantrymen as well. They feature a maximum range from 10 to 200 kilometers depending on the variant carrying warheads from 0.5 to 50 kilograms. All models feature nose-mounted electro-optical sensors. The first order for the Hero loitering munitions was recorded in July 2022 with deliveries planned within 2023.
| Model | Status | Year | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERO-30 | Active | 2023 | ? |
| HERO-120 | Active | 2023 | ? |
| HERO-900 | Under Development | 2024 | ? |
HERO-30
Group : Loitering Weapons
Status : Active
Origin : 
Israel, 
Italy
Contractors : Rheinmetall Defence, UVision
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2023
First Flight : 2021
Total Production : ?
The HERO-30 is a the smallest member of the HERO family of loitering munitions and features a maximum range of 10 kilometers carrying a 0.5 kilogram warhead. The HERO-30 weighs 3 kilogram making the weapon suitable for use by dismounted infantryman. It was the first variant ordered in July 2022. Italian Special Operations Forces ordered the Hero-30 kamizake drone in late 2022 with the first units to be delivered within 2023.
Hungary
UkraineHERO-120
Group : Loitering Weapons
Status : Active
Also Known As : HERO-400EC
Origin : Israel, Italy
Contractors : Rheinmetall Defence, UVision
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2023
Total Production : ?
The HERO-120 and HERO-400 are powered by an electric motor and have been designed for launch by a multiple canister. The HERO-120 has a maximum range of 40 kilometers carrying a 4.5 kilogram warhead. The HERO-400EC has a maximum range of 60 kilometers carrying a 10 kilograms warhead. The HERO-120 has been selected for the KF-51 main battle tank.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Argentina | Active | 6/6 |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mass | ||
| Warhead | 4.5 kilogram | |
| Weight | 12 kilogram | |
| Performance | ||
| Max Range | 40 kilometer | |
| Time | ||
| Flight Endurance | 60 minute | |
HERO-900
Group : Loitering Weapons
Status : Under Development
Also Known As : HERO-1250
Origin : Israel, Italy
Contractors : Rheinmetall Defence, UVision
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2024
Total Production : ?
The HERO-900 and HERO-1250 are powered by a gasoline engine and feature a more conventional airframe with two wings instead of four. They have a maximum range of 150 and 200 kilometers carrying a 25 or 50 kilograms warhead respectively.
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mass | ||
| Warhead | 25 kilogram | |
| Weight | 90 kilogram | |
| Performance | ||
| Max Range | 150 kilometer | |
| Time | ||
| Flight Endurance | 2 hour | |
News
Rheinmetall and UVision to supply Hero loitering ammunition to Hungary Order worth a figure in the low three-digit million-euro range Delivery starting 2024, to be
Rheinmetall and its partner UVision have won a first order from a major European NATO military force for HERO loitering munitions.
Rheinmetall presenting KF51 Panther at Eurosatory 2022 – a game changer for the battlefields of the future Rheinmetall is debuting its new KF51 Panther at Eurosatory 2022.
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Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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