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Garpiya-A1 vs Hermes 900

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Specifications
Garpiya-A1 Hermes 900
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol Elbit
First flight -- 9 December 2009
Year introduced 2023 2012
Number produced 2500 units 200 units
Average unit price -- $6.8 million
Wingspan -- m 15.0 m
Length -- m 8.3 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 220 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling -- m 9,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 300 kg 1,400 kg
Empty weight -- kg 950 kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 160 kW
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Overview

The Garpiya-A1 and the Hermes 900 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Elbit respectively.

The Garpiya-A1 has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 1,000 km for the Hermes 900. At 1,400 kg MTOW, the Hermes 900 is 4.7x the Garpiya-A1's 300 kg.

The Garpiya-A1 has been produced in 2,500 units vs 200 for the Hermes 900.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Garpiya-A1 or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the Garpiya-A1's 0 km/h, a difference of 220 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Garpiya-A1 or Hermes 900?
The Garpiya-A1 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Hermes 900's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Garpiya-A1 or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the Garpiya-A1's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Garpiya-A1 or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the Garpiya-A1's 300 kg.
Which is larger, the Garpiya-A1 or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the Garpiya-A1's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Garpiya-A1 or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 entered service first in 2012, 11 years before the Garpiya-A1 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Garpiya-A1 or Hermes 900?
The Garpiya-A1 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 200 units of the Hermes 900.