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GNAT-750 vs Hermes 450

GNAT-750 vs Hermes 450 at a glance — top speed 213 vs 176 km/h, range 2,000 vs 300 km, max takeoff weight 517 vs 550 kg.

Specifications
GNAT-750 Hermes 450
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics Elbit
First flight 1 January 1989 1 January 1994
Year introduced 1993 1998
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 10.5 m
Height 0.7 m -- m
Length 5.0 m 6.1 m
Maximum speed 213 km/h 176 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 300 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 517 kg 550 kg
Empty weight 254 kg 450 kg
Total thrust 1 x 64 kW 1 x 39 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GNAT-750 or Hermes 450?
The GNAT-750 is faster with a maximum speed of 213 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GNAT-750 or Hermes 450?
The GNAT-750 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Hermes 450's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the GNAT-750 or Hermes 450?
The GNAT-750 has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the Hermes 450's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the GNAT-750 or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the GNAT-750's 517 kg.
Which is larger, the GNAT-750 or Hermes 450?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the GNAT-750's 5.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the GNAT-750 or Hermes 450?
The GNAT-750 entered service first in 1993, 5 years before the Hermes 450 which entered service in 1998.