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Eitan (Heron TP) vs Hermes 900

Eitan (Heron TP) vs Hermes 900 at a glance — top speed 407 vs 220 km/h, range 7,400 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 1,400 kg.

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🇮🇱 Eitan (Heron TP)Full specs
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🇮🇱 Hermes 900Full specs
Specifications
Eitan (Heron TP) Hermes 900
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Elbit
First flight 1 January 2004 9 December 2009
Year introduced 2010 2012
Number produced N/A 200 units
Average unit price $40 million $6.8 million
Wingspan 26.0 m 15.0 m
Length 14.0 m 8.3 m
Maximum speed 407 km/h 220 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 9,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 1,400 kg
Empty weight 4,650 kg 950 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Hermes 900?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is faster with a maximum speed of 407 km/h compared to the Hermes 900's 220 km/h, a difference of 187 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Hermes 900?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Hermes 900's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Hermes 900?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Hermes 900's 9,100 meters (29,855 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Hermes 900?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Hermes 900's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Hermes 900?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the Hermes 900's 8.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Hermes 900?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Hermes 900 at $6.8 million.
Which entered service first, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Hermes 900?
The Eitan (Heron TP) entered service first in 2010, 2 years before the Hermes 900 which entered service in 2012.