Hermes 450 vs MQ-1C Gray Eagle
Overview
The Hermes 450 and the MQ-1C Gray Eagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and General Atomics respectively.
Top speed is 176 km/h for the Hermes 450 vs 309 km/h for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 370 km for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle. The MQ-1C Gray Eagle operates at altitudes up to 8,839 m compared to 5,500 m for the Hermes 450. At 1,633 kg MTOW, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle is 3.0x the Hermes 450's 550 kg.
The Hermes 450 first flew 10 years before the MQ-1C Gray Eagle (1994 vs 2004).
| Israeli medium-size MALE drone for surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
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| 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 |
| American medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in the early 21st century and primarily utilized by the United States Army for reconnaissance and strike missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 1 October 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 204 units |
| 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 | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.1 m |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 309 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 370 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,839 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,633 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,318 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 123 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 133 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a longer range at 370 km compared to the Hermes 450's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 8,839 meters (28,999 ft) compared to the Hermes 450's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the Hermes 450's 550 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Hermes 450's 6.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 11 years before the MQ-1C Gray Eagle which entered service in 2009.