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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Detailed Comparison
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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.