Elbit Systems has selected the Gabbiano T20 radar for installation in Elbit’s Hermes 450 UAS while a larger version of the radar, the T200 has been picked for the Hermes 900.
According to defpro.com Gabbiano radars were chosen by Elbit Systems due to their light weight, ease of installation, advanced surveillance performance and growth potential.
The radars will improve the Hermes systems’ long range surveillance capabilities over sea and ground via Air to Surface operational modes and high resolution imaging features such as SAR and ISAR.
The radars are already fully operative and can perform in all light and weather conditions.
Gabbiano radars have been selected by a number of international customers for installation aboard the Alenia Aeronautica ATR42, AgustaWestland AW139 Helicopter, Beechcraft B350ER, Elbit Systems Hermes 450 & Hermes 900 and for Coastal Surveillance sheltered installations.