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Specifications
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Hermes 450 |
IAI Heron |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Elbit |
IAI |
| First flight |
1 January 1994 |
1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced |
1998 |
2005 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
$2 million |
$9.5 million |
| Wingspan |
10.5 m |
16.6 m |
| Length |
6.1 m |
8.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
176 km/h |
207 km/h |
| Operational range |
300 km |
1,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,500 m |
10,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
550 kg |
1,270 kg |
| Empty weight |
450 kg |
-- kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 39 kW
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Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Hermes 450's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Hermes 450's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the Hermes 450's 550 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Hermes 450's 6.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the Hermes 450 at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or IAI Heron?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 7 years before the IAI Heron which entered service in 2005.
