Falco vs Hermes 450
Overview
The Falco and the Hermes 450 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Leonardo and Elbit respectively.
Top speed is 216 km/h for the Falco vs 176 km/h for the Hermes 450. The Falco has an operational range of 200 km vs 300 km for the Hermes 450. The Hermes 450 operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 5,000 m for the Falco.
The Hermes 450 first flew 9 years before the Falco (1994 vs 2003).
| Italian tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2000s, designed for medium-altitude, medium-endurance intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo |
| First flight | 1 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| 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 | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.8 m |
| Length | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 216 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 420 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 48 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Height | -- 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 Falco or Hermes 450?
The Falco is faster with a maximum speed of 216 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falco or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Falco's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falco or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Falco's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falco or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the Falco's 420 kg.
Which is larger, the Falco or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the Falco's 5.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falco or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 9 years before the Falco which entered service in 2007.