Unparalleled versatility across extensive range of launch platforms
Realistic training environment that accurately replicates the challenges of loitering munition operations
Unparalleled versatility across extensive range of launch platforms
Realistic training environment that accurately replicates the challenges of loitering munition operations
The Hero-120 is medium range anti-armored system, designed to provide front-line forces with organic capabilities that allow them to operate independently, without having to rely on fire support or intelligence gathering from other units or higher echelons.
Being man-portable and/or mounted on a vehicle the system can be easily carried right in to the heart of the operational arena, and easily launched from a protected, hidden position, with very low signature, allowing the launching team maximum safety and flexibility.
The Hero-120 systems are especially designed to provide significant advantage to field-deployed tactical units and small independent and dismounted forces (including Special Forces). They allow these forces to employ a unique combination of independent Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) Ability, along with extended-range Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) fire-power.
The Hero-120 is launched pneumatically from a launcher generating low acoustic and visual signatures. Once launched, the system provides the operator with the ability to independently locate targets, ‘investigate’ them (using a gimbaled Electro-Optic & Infra-Red camera), choose the direction, the angle and the timing of the attack, and eventually engage the target with pin-point precision. If the situation changes at the last minute the operator can abort the attack in mid-air, return to loitering, and then re-engage the target, choose a different target or stop the mission completely.
Operating and controlling the Loitering Munition is done by the operator (man-in-the-loop at all times) by using communication (datalink-terminal) and hand-held Fire-Control Unit (FCU/OCU).
The Hero-120 also enables ‘transfer of control’ from the operator to a forward-deployed force that can receive control over the munition and fully utilize it for its missions.
1 | Flight Endurance | Up to 60 min |
2 | Range (km) | Up to 60 Km |
3 | Warhead Type | Anti-Armor + Anti-Personnel Enhanced Blast |
4 | Weight (kg) | 18Kgwith Canister |
5 | Man-Portable (Back Packed) | Yes |
6 | Typical Operating Altitude (AGL) | 1200 – 3000 feet |
7 | Power | Electrical |
8 | Camera (for ISR, Tracking and attacking) | Three Gimbals (EO/IR) |
9 | Launch Method |
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10 | Communality (use same operating equipment within Family of Munitions) | Yes |
11 | Choice of attack angle “Top Attack” capability | Yes |
The Hero 120 can be operated on board various platforms, such as: man portable, vehicles, vessels, and helicopters.
Mounting the Hero-120 on vehicles is a relatively simple mechanical integration, as launching is performed using the same man-portable canister-launcher. It allows the munition to be launched from the vehicle and/or dismounted easily and quickly.
Multi Canister Launcher (MCL) – The Hero-120 can also be launched from a Multi-Canister-Launcher, as a stand-alone launcher or mounted on a variety of land platform, along with extended range communication kit (dish antenna that will extend the range of the LM to 60 km) and with integrated control unit as a control station inside the vehicle.