Hermes 450 vs RQ-11 Raven
The Hermes 450 and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and AeroVironment respectively. Top speed is 176 km/h for the Hermes 450 vs 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The Hermes 450 operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 550 kg MTOW, the Hermes 450 is 275:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg. Unit cost is $2M for the Hermes 450 vs $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven. The Hermes 450 first flew 6 years before the RQ-11 Raven (1994 vs 2000).
| 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 |
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, renowned for extensive service since 1990s, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 19000 units |
| Average unit price | $0.2 million |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 6.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 176 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 550 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 450 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 39 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 1.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 0.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 95 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 10 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1.9 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Hermes 450 is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 81 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Hermes 450 is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 5 years before the RQ-11 Raven which entered service in 2003.