Hermes 450 vs RQ-101 Night Intruder

Overview

The Hermes 450 and the RQ-101 Night Intruder are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and Korean Air respectively.

Top speed is 176 km/h for the Hermes 450 vs 185 km/h for the RQ-101 Night Intruder. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 200 km for the RQ-101 Night Intruder. The Hermes 450 operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-101 Night Intruder.

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
South Korean unarmed military reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the late 20th century and deployed since 2002 for corps-level intelligence gathering.
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Korean Air
First flight --
Year introduced 2002
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wingspan 10.5 m
Height -- 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 6.4 m
Height 1.5 m
Length 4.7 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h
Operational range 200 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 290 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 39 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 290 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 4.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 4 years before the RQ-101 Night Intruder which entered service in 2002.