Hermes 450 vs IAI Harpy
Hermes 450 vs IAI Harpy at a glance — top speed 176 vs 185 km/h, range 300 vs 200 km, max takeoff weight 550 vs 135 kg.
Specifications
|
Hermes 450 |
IAI Harpy |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Elbit |
IAI |
| First flight |
1 January 1994 |
1 January 1989 |
| Year introduced |
1998 |
1989 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
$2 million |
$55 million |
| Wingspan |
10.5 m |
2.1 m |
| Length |
6.1 m |
2.7 m |
| Maximum speed |
176 km/h |
185 km/h |
| Operational range |
300 km |
200 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,500 m |
4,572 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
550 kg |
135 kg |
| Empty weight |
450 kg |
-- kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 39 kW
|
1 x 28 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or IAI Harpy?
The IAI Harpy is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or IAI Harpy?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the IAI Harpy's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or IAI Harpy?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the IAI Harpy's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or IAI Harpy?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the IAI Harpy's 135 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or IAI Harpy?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the IAI Harpy's 2.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or IAI Harpy?
The IAI Harpy is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the Hermes 450 at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or IAI Harpy?
The IAI Harpy entered service first in 1989, 9 years before the Hermes 450 which entered service in 1998.
