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Aerostar vs Hermes 450

Aerostar vs Hermes 450 at a glance — top speed 203 vs 176 km/h, range 200 vs 300 km, max takeoff weight 220 vs 550 kg.

Elbit Hermes 450 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Hermes 450
Specifications
Aerostar Hermes 450
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Aeronautics Elbit
First flight -- 1 January 1994
Year introduced 2000 1998
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan 7.5 m 10.5 m
Height 1.3 m -- m
Length 4.5 m 6.1 m
Maximum speed 203 km/h 176 km/h
Operational range 200 km 300 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 220 kg 550 kg
Empty weight 100 kg 450 kg
Total thrust 1 x 28 kW 1 x 39 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aerostar or Hermes 450?
The Aerostar is faster with a maximum speed of 203 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aerostar or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Aerostar's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aerostar or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Aerostar's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aerostar or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the Aerostar's 220 kg.
Which is larger, the Aerostar or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the Aerostar's 4.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aerostar or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 2 years before the Aerostar which entered service in 2000.