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Hermes 450 vs Karayel

Hermes 450 vs Karayel at a glance — top speed 176 vs 150 km/h, range 300 vs 150 km, max takeoff weight 550 vs 630 kg.

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🇮🇱 Hermes 450
Specifications
Hermes 450 Karayel
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit Vestel
First flight 1 January 1994 --
Year introduced 1998 --
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $2 million --
Wingspan 10.5 m 13.0 m
Height -- m 2.1 m
Length 6.1 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 150 km/h
Operational range 300 km 150 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 550 kg 630 kg
Empty weight 450 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 39 kW 1 x 72 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or Karayel?
The Hermes 450 is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the Karayel's 150 km/h, a difference of 26 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or Karayel?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Karayel's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or Karayel?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Karayel's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or Karayel?
The Karayel has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 630 kg compared to the Hermes 450's 550 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or Karayel?
The Karayel is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the Hermes 450's 6.1 meters.