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|manufacturer=[[KBP Instrument Design Bureau]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kbptula.ru/eng/multi/hermes.htm |title=HERMES Guided Weapon System |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304031250/http://www.kbptula.ru/eng/multi/hermes.htm |archive-date=2012-03-04 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|engine=[[Solid-fuel rocket]]
|engine=[[Solid-fuel rocket]]
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|weight= 110 kg (Hermes-A)<br> 130 kg (Hermes-S)
|weight= 110 kg (Hermes-A)<br /> 130 kg (Hermes-S)
|length= 3500 mm
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|diameter= booster stage, 170 mm; <br> sustainer stage, 130 mm
|diameter= booster stage, 170 mm; <br /> sustainer stage, 130 mm
|speed= 1000 m/s (Hermes-A)<br> 1300 m/s (Hermes-S/K)<br> 2050 - 2750 m/s (Hermes-2)
|speed= 1000 m/s (Hermes-A)<br /> 1300 m/s (Hermes-S/K)<br /> 2050 - 2750 m/s (Hermes-2)
|vehicle_range= 15-20 km (Hermes-A)<br>100 km with two stages (Hermes-S/K)<br> 100 km (Hermes-2)
|vehicle_range= 15-20 km (Hermes-A)<br />100 km with two stages (Hermes-S/K)<br /> 100 km (Hermes-2)
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'''Hermes''' ({{lang-ru|Гермес}})<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kiwireport.com/30-russian-weapons-worrying-nato/|title=30 Russian weapons worrying the world|first=Benton|last=Sam|date=April 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deagel.com/Offensive-Weapons/Hermes-K_a001878003.aspx|title=Ancile|website=www.deagel.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deagel.com/Defensive-Weapons/Hermes-A_a001878002.aspx|title=Ancile|website=www.deagel.com}}</ref> is a family of modularly-designed [[guided missile]]s developed in Russia by the [[KBP Instrument Design Bureau]].
'''Hermes''' ({{lang-ru|Гермес}})<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kiwireport.com/30-russian-weapons-worrying-nato/|title=30 Russian weapons worrying the world|first=Benton|last=Sam|date=April 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deagel.com/Offensive-Weapons/Hermes-K_a001878003.aspx|title=Ancile|website=www.deagel.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deagel.com/Defensive-Weapons/Hermes-A_a001878002.aspx|title=Ancile|website=www.deagel.com}}</ref> is a family of modularly-designed [[guided missile]]s developed in Russia by the [[KBP Instrument Design Bureau]].


Hermes-A is used by [[Kamov Ka-52K]] helicopter while Hermes-K is used by [[Pantsir-ME]] [[CIWS]]. A new '''Hermes-2''' (or '''[[Izdeliye 305]]''') is an upgraded variant, used by [[Kamov Ka-52]]M and [[Mil Mi-28]]NM helicopter. Hermes-2 featuring a new propulsion system allowing a maximum speed of Mach 6-8, their [[hypersonic]] speed can destroy any armored heavy-weight vehicle even outfitted with an [[Active Protection System]] (APS).<ref>https://www.deagel.com/Defensive%20Weapons/Hermes/a001878</ref>
Hermes-A is used by [[Kamov Ka-52K]] helicopter while Hermes-K is used by [[Pantsir-ME]] [[CIWS]]. A new '''Hermes-2''' (or '''[[Izdeliye 305]]''') is an upgraded variant, used by [[Kamov Ka-52]]M and [[Mil Mi-28]]NM helicopter. Hermes-2 featuring a new propulsion system allowing a maximum speed of Mach 6-8, their [[hypersonic]] speed can destroy any armored heavy-weight vehicle even outfitted with an [[Active Protection System]] (APS).<ref>https://www.deagel.com/Defensive%20Weapons/Hermes/a001878</ref>
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The Hermes system features a [[multistage rocket]] missile with a high-powered [[booster (rocketry)|booster]], and [[fire-and-forget]] capability with [[laser guidance]] and [[infrared homing]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rbth.com/defence/2016/10/28/russia-to-test-new-anti-tank-guided-missiles-in-syria_642965|title=Russia to test new anti-tank guided missiles in Syria|first=Nikolai|last=Litovkin|date=28 October 2016}}</ref> It is designed to engage single and multiple targets (including tanks and other AFVs, fortifications of various types, naval surface targets and high-speed flying vehicles) with single or volley fire at ranges of up to 100&nbsp;km and can track and destroy over-the-horizon targets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kbptula.ru/rus/multi/hermes.htm |script-title=ru:Комплекс управляемого вооружения «ГЕРМЕС» |publisher=ГУП «Конструкторское бюро приборостроения» |access-date=2009-10-16 |language=ru |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110216011920/http://www.kbptula.ru/rus/multi/hermes.htm |archive-date=2011-02-16 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
The Hermes system features a [[multistage rocket]] missile with a high-powered [[booster (rocketry)|booster]], and [[fire-and-forget]] capability with [[laser guidance]] and [[infrared homing]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rbth.com/defence/2016/10/28/russia-to-test-new-anti-tank-guided-missiles-in-syria_642965|title=Russia to test new anti-tank guided missiles in Syria|first=Nikolai|last=Litovkin|date=28 October 2016}}</ref> It is designed to engage single and multiple targets (including tanks and other AFVs, fortifications of various types, naval surface targets and high-speed flying vehicles) with single or volley fire at ranges of up to 100&nbsp;km and can track and destroy over-the-horizon targets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kbptula.ru/rus/multi/hermes.htm |script-title=ru:Комплекс управляемого вооружения «ГЕРМЕС» |publisher=ГУП «Конструкторское бюро приборостроения» |access-date=2009-10-16 |language=ru |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110216011920/http://www.kbptula.ru/rus/multi/hermes.htm |archive-date=2011-02-16 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


The high speed of the Hermes-2 likely gives it better target-penetration characteristics than subsonic anti-tank missiles. ~110 kg as heavy and Mach 6-8 speed, the Hermes-2's [[kinetic energy]] is ≈500 [[megajoule]]s (or equal to 120&nbsp;kg [[TNT]] [[TNT equivalent|explosive energy]]). This kinetic energy is easily to destroy any tank, even without missile's explosive warhead. Its Mach 6-8 speed means that it cannot be intercepted by existing [[Active Protection System]] and its precision makes it lethal to heavy targets such as [[main battle tank]].<ref>https://www.deagel.com/Defensive%20Weapons/Hermes/a001878</ref>
The high speed of the Hermes-2 likely gives it better target-penetration characteristics than subsonic anti-tank missiles. ~110&nbsp;kg as heavy and Mach 6-8 speed, the Hermes-2's [[kinetic energy]] is ≈500 [[megajoule]]s (or equal to 120&nbsp;kg [[TNT]] [[TNT equivalent|explosive energy]]). This kinetic energy is easily to destroy any tank, even without missile's explosive warhead. Its Mach 6-8 speed means that it cannot be intercepted by existing [[Active Protection System]] and its precision makes it lethal to heavy targets such as [[main battle tank]].<ref>https://www.deagel.com/Defensive%20Weapons/Hermes/a001878</ref>


It can be fired from aerial platform (Hermes-A, Hermes-2), land based (Hermes-S) and naval platforms (Hermes-K). The newest Russian combat helicopter Mi-28NM/Ka-52M will be able to carry up to four Hermes-2.
It can be fired from aerial platform (Hermes-A, Hermes-2), land based (Hermes-S) and naval platforms (Hermes-K). The newest Russian combat helicopter Mi-28NM/Ka-52M will be able to carry up to four Hermes-2.

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Hermes
TypeAir-to-surface
Surface-to-surface missile
Land-attack missile
Anti-tank guided missile
Surface-to-air missile
Place of originRussia
Service history
In service2016-present
WarsSyrian Civil War[1]
Production history
ManufacturerKBP Instrument Design Bureau[2]
Specifications
Mass110 kg (Hermes-A)
130 kg (Hermes-S)
Length3500 mm
Diameterbooster stage, 170 mm;
sustainer stage, 130 mm
WarheadHigh explosive fragmentation
EngineSolid-fuel rocket
Operational
range
15-20 km (Hermes-A)
100 km with two stages (Hermes-S/K)
100 km (Hermes-2)
Maximum speed 1000 m/s (Hermes-A)
1300 m/s (Hermes-S/K)
2050 - 2750 m/s (Hermes-2)
Guidance
system
target area: radio-command guidance, terminal path: semi-active laser guidance, infrared guidance
Launch
platform
Rotary and fixed-wing platforms, unmanned combat aerial vehicles, tripods, ships, and ground vehicles

Hermes (Russian: Гермес)[3][4][5] is a family of modularly-designed guided missiles developed in Russia by the KBP Instrument Design Bureau.

Hermes-A is used by Kamov Ka-52K helicopter while Hermes-K is used by Pantsir-ME CIWS. A new Hermes-2 (or Izdeliye 305) is an upgraded variant, used by Kamov Ka-52M and Mil Mi-28NM helicopter. Hermes-2 featuring a new propulsion system allowing a maximum speed of Mach 6-8, their hypersonic speed can destroy any armored heavy-weight vehicle even outfitted with an Active Protection System (APS).[6]

Description

The Hermes system features a multistage rocket missile with a high-powered booster, and fire-and-forget capability with laser guidance and infrared homing.[7] It is designed to engage single and multiple targets (including tanks and other AFVs, fortifications of various types, naval surface targets and high-speed flying vehicles) with single or volley fire at ranges of up to 100 km and can track and destroy over-the-horizon targets.[8]

The high speed of the Hermes-2 likely gives it better target-penetration characteristics than subsonic anti-tank missiles. ~110 kg as heavy and Mach 6-8 speed, the Hermes-2's kinetic energy is ≈500 megajoules (or equal to 120 kg TNT explosive energy). This kinetic energy is easily to destroy any tank, even without missile's explosive warhead. Its Mach 6-8 speed means that it cannot be intercepted by existing Active Protection System and its precision makes it lethal to heavy targets such as main battle tank.[9]

It can be fired from aerial platform (Hermes-A, Hermes-2), land based (Hermes-S) and naval platforms (Hermes-K). The newest Russian combat helicopter Mi-28NM/Ka-52M will be able to carry up to four Hermes-2.

Parameters

  • Warhead: 28 kg blast fragmentation
  • Explosive: 18 kg
  • Armour penetration: 1,000 mm
  • Guidance: Semi-active laser homing, IR homing, radar homing[10]

Variants

  • Hermes-A: Air-launched version[11][12]
  • Hermes-K: Naval version[13]
  • Hermes-S: Land vehicle version[14][15]
  • Hermes-2: Upgrade Air-launched version, hypersonic speed.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Russia to test new anti-tank guided missiles in Syria". www.rbth.com. 28 October 2016.
  2. ^ "HERMES Guided Weapon System". Archived from the original on 4 March 2012.
  3. ^ Sam, Benton (23 April 2017). "30 Russian weapons worrying the world".
  4. ^ "Ancile". www.deagel.com.
  5. ^ "Ancile". www.deagel.com.
  6. ^ https://www.deagel.com/Defensive%20Weapons/Hermes/a001878
  7. ^ Litovkin, Nikolai (28 October 2016). "Russia to test new anti-tank guided missiles in Syria".
  8. ^ Комплекс управляемого вооружения «ГЕРМЕС» (in Russian). ГУП «Конструкторское бюро приборостроения». Archived from the original on 16 February 2011. Retrieved 16 October 2009.
  9. ^ https://www.deagel.com/Defensive%20Weapons/Hermes/a001878
  10. ^ "Противотанковый ракетный комплекс Гермес - Ракетная техника". rbase.new-factoria.ru. Archived from the original on 19 September 2009. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
  11. ^ "HERMES-A Guided Weapon System". KBP Instrument Design Bureau. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021.
  12. ^ "HERMES-A Guided Weapon System". KBP Instrument Design Bureau. Archived from the original on 9 March 2010.
  13. ^ "HERMES-K Guided Weapon System". KBP Instrument Design Bureau. Archived from the original on 9 March 2010.
  14. ^ "HERMES Guided Weapon System". Archived from the original on 10 November 2021.
  15. ^ "HERMES Guided Weapon System". KBP Instrument Design Bureau. Archived from the original on 14 February 2010.


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