Hermes 450 vs Patroller
Overview
The Hermes 450 and the Patroller are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and Safran respectively.
Top speed is 176 km/h for the Hermes 450 vs 314 km/h for the Patroller. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 200 km for the Patroller. The Patroller operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 5,500 m for the Hermes 450.
The Hermes 450 first flew 15 years before the Patroller (1994 vs 2009).
| 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 |
| French medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, used for military surveillance and environmental monitoring. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Safran |
| First flight | 1 June 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2023 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 18.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 314 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or Patroller?
The Patroller is faster with a maximum speed of 314 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 138 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or Patroller?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Patroller's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or Patroller?
The Patroller 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 Patroller?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the Patroller's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or Patroller?
The Patroller is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Hermes 450's 6.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or Patroller?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 25 years before the Patroller which entered service in 2023.