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FlyEye vs Hermes 450

FlyEye vs Hermes 450 at a glance — top speed 120 vs 176 km/h, range 80 vs 300 km.

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🇮🇱 Hermes 450
Specifications
FlyEye Hermes 450
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer WB Group Elbit
First flight 14 June 2010 1 January 1994
Year introduced 2010 1998
Number produced 1000 units N/A
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan 3.6 m 10.5 m
Length 1.8 m 6.1 m
Maximum speed 120 km/h 176 km/h
Operational range 80 km 300 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight -- 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 FlyEye or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the FlyEye's 120 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FlyEye or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the FlyEye's 80 km.
Which can fly higher, the FlyEye or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the FlyEye's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the FlyEye or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the FlyEye's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the FlyEye or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the FlyEye's 1.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the FlyEye or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 12 years before the FlyEye which entered service in 2010.