Forpost vs Hermes 450
Forpost vs Hermes 450 at a glance — top speed 201 vs 176 km/h, range 350 vs 300 km, max takeoff weight 450 vs 550 kg.
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 |
$6.5 million |
$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
|
Detailed Comparison
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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 is more expensive, the Forpost or Hermes 450?
The Forpost is more expensive at approximately $6.5 million per unit compared to the Hermes 450 at $2.0 million.
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.
