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Hermes 450 vs IAI Harpy

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🇮🇱 Hermes 450
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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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Overview

The Hermes 450 and the IAI Harpy are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and IAI respectively.

Top speed is 176 km/h for the Hermes 450 vs 185 km/h for the IAI Harpy. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 200 km for the IAI Harpy. The Hermes 450 operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,572 m for the IAI Harpy. At 550 kg MTOW, the Hermes 450 is 4.1x the IAI Harpy's 135 kg.

Unit cost is $2M for the Hermes 450 vs $55M for the IAI Harpy. The IAI Harpy first flew 5 years before the Hermes 450 (1989 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.