Hermes 450 vs MQ-1 Predator
Hermes 450 vs MQ-1 Predator at a glance — top speed 176 vs 217 km/h, range 300 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 550 vs 1,020 kg.
Specifications
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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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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.
