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Hermes 450 vs IAI Harop

Hermes 450 vs IAI Harop at a glance — top speed 176 vs 417 km/h, range 300 vs 200 km.

Specifications
Hermes 450 IAI Harop
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit IAI
First flight 1 January 1994 1 January 2005
Year introduced 1998 2005
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $2 million $10 million
Wingspan 10.5 m 3.0 m
Length 6.1 m 2.5 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 417 km/h
Operational range 300 km 200 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 550 kg -- kg
Empty weight 450 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 39 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or IAI Harop?
The IAI Harop is faster with a maximum speed of 417 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 241 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or IAI Harop?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the IAI Harop's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or IAI Harop?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the IAI Harop's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or IAI Harop?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the IAI Harop's 2.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or IAI Harop?
The IAI Harop is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Hermes 450 at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or IAI Harop?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 7 years before the IAI Harop which entered service in 2005.