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FlyEye vs Hermes 900

FlyEye vs Hermes 900 at a glance — top speed 120 vs 220 km/h, range 80 vs 1,000 km, built 1,000 vs 200 units.

Elbit Hermes 900 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Hermes 900
Specifications
FlyEye Hermes 900
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer WB Group Elbit
First flight 14 June 2010 9 December 2009
Year introduced 2010 2012
Number produced 1000 units 200 units
Average unit price -- $6.8 million
Wingspan 3.6 m 15.0 m
Length 1.8 m 8.3 m
Maximum speed 120 km/h 220 km/h
Operational range 80 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 9,100 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 1,400 kg
Empty weight -- kg 950 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FlyEye or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the FlyEye's 120 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FlyEye or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the FlyEye's 80 km.
Which can fly higher, the FlyEye or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the FlyEye's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the FlyEye or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the FlyEye's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the FlyEye or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the FlyEye's 1.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the FlyEye or Hermes 900?
The FlyEye entered service first in 2010, 2 years before the Hermes 900 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FlyEye or Hermes 900?
The FlyEye has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 200 units of the Hermes 900.