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Forpost vs Hermes 450

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Specifications
Forpost Hermes 450
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Elbit
First flight 1 January 1992 1 January 1994
Year introduced 1992 1998
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan 8.6 m 10.5 m
Height 1.3 m -- m
Length 5.9 m 6.1 m
Maximum speed 201 km/h 176 km/h
Operational range 350 km 300 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 450 kg 550 kg
Empty weight -- kg 450 kg
Total thrust 1 x 35 kW 1 x 39 kW
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Overview

The Forpost and the Hermes 450 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and Elbit respectively.

Top speed is 201 km/h for the Forpost vs 176 km/h for the Hermes 450. The Forpost has an operational range of 350 km vs 300 km for the Hermes 450. The Forpost operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,500 m for the Hermes 450.

The Forpost first flew 2 years before the Hermes 450 (1992 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Forpost or Hermes 450?
The Forpost is faster with a maximum speed of 201 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Forpost or Hermes 450?
The Forpost has a longer range at 350 km compared to the Hermes 450's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Forpost or Hermes 450?
The Forpost has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Hermes 450's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Forpost or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the Forpost's 450 kg.
Which is larger, the Forpost or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the Forpost's 5.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Forpost or Hermes 450?
The Forpost entered service first in 1992, 6 years before the Hermes 450 which entered service in 1998.