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Hermes 450 vs RUAG Ranger

Hermes 450 vs RUAG Ranger at a glance — top speed 176 vs 220 km/h, range 300 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 550 vs 285 kg.

Specifications
Hermes 450 RUAG Ranger
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit RUAG
First flight 1 January 1994 --
Year introduced 1998 1999
Number produced N/A 40 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wingspan 10.5 m 5.7 m
Height -- m 1.1 m
Length 6.1 m 4.6 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 220 km/h
Operational range 300 km 100 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 550 kg 285 kg
Empty weight 450 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 39 kW 1 x 31 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or RUAG Ranger?
The RUAG Ranger is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or RUAG Ranger?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the RUAG Ranger's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or RUAG Ranger?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the RUAG Ranger's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or RUAG Ranger?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the RUAG Ranger's 285 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or RUAG Ranger?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the RUAG Ranger's 4.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or RUAG Ranger?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 1 years before the RUAG Ranger which entered service in 1999.