Hermes 450 vs Karayel
Overview
The Hermes 450 and the Karayel are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and Vestel respectively.
Top speed is 176 km/h for the Hermes 450 vs 150 km/h for the Karayel. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 150 km for the Karayel. The Hermes 450 operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 5,486 m for the Karayel.
| 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 |
| Turkish tactical reconnaissance and combat unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the 2010s and deployed for surveillance and precision strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Vestel |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Height | -- 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 | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.1 m |
| Length | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 150 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 150 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 630 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 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.