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Hermes 450 vs MQ-1 Predator

Elbit Hermes 450 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Hermes 450
General Atomics MQ-1 Predator military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-1 Predator
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Specifications
Hermes 450 MQ-1 Predator
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit General Atomics
First flight 1 January 1994 3 July 1994
Year introduced 1998 1995
Number produced N/A 360 units
Average unit price $2 million $4 million
Wingspan 10.5 m 14.8 m
Length 6.1 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 217 km/h
Operational range 300 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 550 kg 1,020 kg
Empty weight 450 kg 512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 39 kW --
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Overview

The Hermes 450 and the MQ-1 Predator are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and General Atomics respectively.

Top speed is 176 km/h for the Hermes 450 vs 217 km/h for the MQ-1 Predator. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 1,250 km for the MQ-1 Predator. The MQ-1 Predator operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 5,500 m for the Hermes 450.

Unit cost is $2M for the Hermes 450 vs $4M for the MQ-1 Predator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator is faster with a maximum speed of 217 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the Hermes 450's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Hermes 450's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,020 kg compared to the Hermes 450's 550 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the Hermes 450's 6.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the Hermes 450 at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator entered service first in 1995, 3 years before the Hermes 450 which entered service in 1998.