Hermes 450 vs MQ-1C Gray Eagle
Hermes 450 vs MQ-1C Gray Eagle at a glance — top speed 176 vs 309 km/h, range 300 vs 370 km, max takeoff weight 550 vs 1,633 kg.
Specifications
|
Hermes 450 |
MQ-1C Gray Eagle |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Elbit |
General Atomics |
| First flight |
1 January 1994 |
1 October 2004 |
| Year introduced |
1998 |
2009 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
204 units |
| Average unit price |
$2 million |
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| Wingspan |
10.5 m |
17.0 m |
| Height |
-- m |
2.1 m |
| Length |
6.1 m |
8.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
176 km/h |
309 km/h |
| Operational range |
300 km |
370 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,500 m |
8,839 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
550 kg |
1,633 kg |
| Empty weight |
450 kg |
1,318 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 39 kW
|
1 x 123 kW
|
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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.
