Hermes 450 vs IAI Harop
Overview
The Hermes 450 and the IAI Harop are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and Israel Aerospace Industries respectively.
The IAI Harop reaches 417 km/h — 2.4x the Hermes 450's 176 km/h. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 200 km for the IAI Harop. The Hermes 450 operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,600 m for the IAI Harop.
Unit cost is $2M for the Hermes 450 vs $10M for the IAI Harop. The Hermes 450 first flew 11 years before the IAI Harop (1994 vs 2005).
| 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 |
| Israeli stealth loitering munition, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for intelligence, surveillance, and precision strike missions in various global conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Israel Aerospace Industries |
| First flight | 1 January 2005 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 417 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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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 heavier, the Hermes 450 or IAI Harop?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the IAI Harop's 0 kg.
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.