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Bird-Eye vs Hermes 450

Bird-Eye vs Hermes 450 at a glance — range 150 vs 300 km, max takeoff weight 30 vs 550 kg.

Elbit Hermes 450 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Hermes 450
Specifications
Bird-Eye Hermes 450
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Elbit
First flight -- 1 January 1994
Year introduced 2009 1998
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan 4.0 m 10.5 m
Length -- m 6.1 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 176 km/h
Operational range 150 km 300 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 30 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 Bird-Eye or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the Bird-Eye's 0 km/h, a difference of 176 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bird-Eye or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Bird-Eye's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bird-Eye or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Bird-Eye's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bird-Eye or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the Bird-Eye's 30 kg.
Which is larger, the Bird-Eye or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the Bird-Eye's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bird-Eye or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 11 years before the Bird-Eye which entered service in 2009.