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Geran-2 vs Hermes 900

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Specifications
Geran-2 Hermes 900
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol Elbit
First flight -- 9 December 2009
Year introduced 2022 2012
Number produced 26000 units 200 units
Average unit price $30K $6.8 million
Wingspan 2.5 m 15.0 m
Length 3.5 m 8.3 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 220 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling -- m 9,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 240 kg 1,400 kg
Empty weight -- kg 950 kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 160 kW
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Overview

The Geran-2 and the Hermes 900 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Elbit respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 220 km/h for the Hermes 900. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 1,000 km for the Hermes 900. At 1,400 kg MTOW, the Hermes 900 is 5.8x the Geran-2's 240 kg.

The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 200 for the Hermes 900. Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $6.8M for the Hermes 900.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Hermes 900?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Hermes 900's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 is more expensive at approximately $6.8 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 entered service first in 2012, 10 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or Hermes 900?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 200 units of the Hermes 900.