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Ababil-3 vs Hermes 450

Ababil-3 vs Hermes 450 at a glance — top speed 200 vs 176 km/h, range 100 vs 300 km.

Specifications
Ababil-3 Hermes 450
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA Elbit
First flight 1 January 2006 1 January 1994
Year introduced 2008 1998
Number produced 217 units N/A
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan 7.0 m 10.5 m
Length -- m 6.1 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 176 km/h
Operational range 100 km 300 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 550 kg
Empty weight -- kg 450 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 39 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ababil-3 or Hermes 450?
The Ababil-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ababil-3 or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Ababil-3's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ababil-3 or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Ababil-3's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which entered service first, the Ababil-3 or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 10 years before the Ababil-3 which entered service in 2008.