Geran-2 vs Hermes 450
Overview
The Geran-2 and the Hermes 450 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Elbit respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 176 km/h for the Hermes 450. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 300 km for the Hermes 450. At 550 kg MTOW, the Hermes 450 is 2.3x the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $2M for the Hermes 450.
| Russian-produced version of the Iranian Shahed-136 one-way attack drone, built at the Alabuga (Yelabuga) plant and used at scale against Ukraine since 2022. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IEMZ Kupol |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number produced | 26000 units |
| Average unit price | $30K |
| Israeli medium-size MALE drone for surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Elbit |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 240 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 6.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 176 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 550 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 450 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 39 kW ◉ |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Hermes 450?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Hermes 450?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Hermes 450's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 24 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.