Albatross vs Hermes 450
Overview
The Albatross and the Hermes 450 are both Military Drones, manufactured by NCSIST and Elbit respectively.
The Albatross has an operational range of 180 km vs 300 km for the Hermes 450. The Hermes 450 operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,000 m for the Albatross.
| Taiwanese medium unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2000s, deployed for military surveillance, reconnaissance, and civilian applications. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | NCSIST |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | 32 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Israeli medium-size MALE drone for surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Elbit |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wingspan | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 180 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 317 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 6.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 176 km/h |
| Operational range | 300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 550 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 450 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 39 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Albatross or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the Albatross's 0 km/h, a difference of 176 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Albatross or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Albatross's 180 km.
Which can fly higher, the Albatross or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Albatross's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Albatross or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the Albatross's 317 kg.
Which is larger, the Albatross or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the Albatross's 5.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Albatross or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 16 years before the Albatross which entered service in 2014.