Bayraktar TB2 vs Hermes 450
| Turkish armed drone, highly notable for its pivotal role in conflicts such as Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria, and Libya. | |
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| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 1 August 2014 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Israeli medium-size MALE drone for surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Elbit |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | None units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 6.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,239 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 650 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 10.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 6.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 176 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 550 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 450 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 39 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or Hermes 450?
The Bayraktar TB2 is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or Hermes 450?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher service ceiling at 8,239 meters (27,030 ft) compared to the Hermes 450's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or Hermes 450?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,200 kg compared to the Hermes 450's 550 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or Hermes 450?
The Bayraktar TB2 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the Hermes 450's 6.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bayraktar TB2 or Hermes 450?
The Bayraktar TB2 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Hermes 450 at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 16 years before the Bayraktar TB2 which entered service in 2014.