Hermes 450 vs RQ-20 Puma
The Hermes 450 and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and AeroVironment respectively. The Hermes 450 reaches 176 km/h — 2.1x the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 15 km for the RQ-20 Puma. The Hermes 450 operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma. At 550 kg MTOW, the Hermes 450 is 92:1 the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg. Unit cost is $2M for the Hermes 450 vs $0.25M for the RQ-20 Puma. The Hermes 450 first flew 13 years before the RQ-20 Puma (1994 vs 2007).
| 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 battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $0.3 million |
| Wingspan | 10.5 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 | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 83 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Hermes 450 is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 93 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Hermes 450 is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-20 Puma at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 10 years before the RQ-20 Puma which entered service in 2008.