Hermes 450 vs nEUROn
The Hermes 450 and the nEUROn are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and Dassault Aviation respectively. The nEUROn reaches 980 km/h — 5.6x the Hermes 450's 176 km/h. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 1,852 km for the nEUROn. The nEUROn operates at altitudes up to 14,000 m compared to 5,500 m for the Hermes 450. At 7,000 kg MTOW, the nEUROn is 13:1 the Hermes 450's 550 kg. Unit cost is $2M for the Hermes 450 vs $28M for the nEUROn. The Hermes 450 first flew 18 years before the nEUROn (1994 vs 2012).
| 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 |
| European experimental stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century for testing autonomous combat technologies in high-threat zones. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation |
| First flight | 1 December 2012 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $28 million |
| Wingspan | 10.5 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 | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,852 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,900 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 40 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or nEUROn?
The nEUROn is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 804 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or nEUROn?
The nEUROn has a longer range at 1,852 km compared to the Hermes 450's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or nEUROn?
The nEUROn has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the Hermes 450's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or nEUROn?
The nEUROn has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the Hermes 450's 550 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or nEUROn?
The nEUROn is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the Hermes 450's 6.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or nEUROn?
The nEUROn is more expensive at approximately $28 million per unit compared to the Hermes 450 at $2.0 million.