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NCSIST Albatross vs Hermes 450

NCSIST Albatross vs Hermes 450 at a glance — range 180 vs 300 km, max takeoff weight 317 vs 550 kg.

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🇮🇱 Hermes 450
Specifications
NCSIST Albatross Hermes 450
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer NCSIST Elbit
First flight -- 1 January 1994
Year introduced 2014 1998
Number produced 32 units N/A
Average unit price $2 million $2 million
Wingspan 8.6 m 10.5 m
Length 5.3 m 6.1 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 176 km/h
Operational range 180 km 300 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 317 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 NCSIST Albatross or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 0 km/h, a difference of 176 km/h.
Which has longer range, the NCSIST Albatross or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 180 km.
Which can fly higher, the NCSIST Albatross or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the NCSIST Albatross or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 317 kg.
Which is larger, the NCSIST Albatross or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 5.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the NCSIST Albatross or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the NCSIST Albatross at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the NCSIST Albatross or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 16 years before the NCSIST Albatross which entered service in 2014.