Hermes 450 vs Orlan-10
Overview
The Hermes 450 and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and Special Technology Center respectively.
Top speed is 176 km/h for the Hermes 450 vs 150 km/h for the Orlan-10. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10. The Hermes 450 operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 550 kg MTOW, the Hermes 450 is 34:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Unit cost is $2M for the Hermes 450 vs $0.05M for the Orlan-10. The Hermes 450 first flew 17 years before the Orlan-10 (1994 vs 2011).
| 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 |
| Russian reconnaissance unarmed drone, extensively used in the 2022 Ukraine war. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Special Technology Center |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $50K |
| 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 | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 150 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 110 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or Orlan-10?
The Hermes 450 is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 26 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or Orlan-10?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or Orlan-10?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or Orlan-10?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or Orlan-10?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or Orlan-10?
The Hermes 450 is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or Orlan-10?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 13 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.