Aerosonde vs Hermes 450
Aerosonde vs Hermes 450 at a glance — range 150 vs 300 km, max takeoff weight 13 vs 550 kg.
Specifications
|
Aerosonde |
Hermes 450 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Textron |
Elbit |
| First flight |
1 January 1998 |
1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced |
1998 |
1998 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$2 million |
| Wingspan |
2.9 m |
10.5 m |
| Length |
-- m |
6.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
-- km/h |
176 km/h |
| Operational range |
150 km |
300 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,000 m |
5,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
13 kg |
550 kg |
| Empty weight |
8 kg |
450 kg |
| Total thrust |
--
|
1 x 39 kW
|
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Which has longer range, the Aerosonde or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Aerosonde's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aerosonde or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Aerosonde's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aerosonde or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the Aerosonde's 13 kg.
Which entered service first, the Aerosonde or Hermes 450?
Both the Aerosonde and Hermes 450 entered service in the same year: 1998.
