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Hermes 450 vs RQ-101 Night Intruder

Hermes 450 vs RQ-101 Night Intruder at a glance — top speed 176 vs 185 km/h, range 300 vs 200 km, max takeoff weight 550 vs 290 kg.

Elbit Hermes 450 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Hermes 450
Korean Air RQ-101 Night Intruder military drones side profile drawing
🇰🇷 RQ-101 Night Intruder
Specifications
Hermes 450 RQ-101 Night Intruder
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit Korean Air
First flight 1 January 1994 --
Year introduced 1998 2002
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $2 million $2 million
Wingspan 10.5 m 6.4 m
Height -- m 1.5 m
Length 6.1 m 4.7 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 300 km 200 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 550 kg 290 kg
Empty weight 450 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 39 kW 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 is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Hermes 450 at $2.0 million.
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.