NCSIST Albatross vs Hermes 900
NCSIST Albatross vs Hermes 900 at a glance — range 180 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 317 vs 1,400 kg, built 32 vs 200 units.
Specifications
|
NCSIST Albatross |
Hermes 900 |
| Origin country |
🇹🇼 Taiwan |
🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
NCSIST |
Elbit |
| First flight |
-- |
9 December 2009 |
| Year introduced |
2014 |
2012 |
| Number produced |
32 units |
200 units |
| Average unit price |
$2 million |
$6.8 million |
| Wingspan |
8.6 m |
15.0 m |
| Length |
5.3 m |
8.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
-- km/h |
220 km/h |
| Operational range |
180 km |
1,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,000 m |
9,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
317 kg |
1,400 kg |
| Empty weight |
-- kg |
950 kg |
| Total thrust |
--
|
1 x 160 kW
|
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Which has longer range, the NCSIST Albatross or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 180 km.
Which can fly higher, the NCSIST Albatross or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the NCSIST Albatross or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 317 kg.
Which is larger, the NCSIST Albatross or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 5.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the NCSIST Albatross or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 is more expensive at approximately $6.8 million per unit compared to the NCSIST Albatross at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the NCSIST Albatross or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 entered service first in 2012, 2 years before the NCSIST Albatross which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the NCSIST Albatross or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 32 units of the NCSIST Albatross.
