Hermes 450 vs RQ-20 Puma
Hermes 450 vs RQ-20 Puma at a glance — top speed 176 vs 83 km/h, range 300 vs 15 km, max takeoff weight 550 vs 6 kg.
Specifications
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Hermes 450 |
RQ-20 Puma |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Elbit |
AeroVironment |
| First flight |
1 January 1994 |
1 January 2007 |
| Year introduced |
1998 |
2008 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
1000 units |
| Average unit price |
$2 million |
$250K |
| Wingspan |
10.5 m |
2.8 m |
| Length |
6.1 m |
1.4 m |
| Maximum speed |
176 km/h |
83 km/h |
| Operational range |
300 km |
15 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,500 m |
3,200 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
550 kg |
6 kg |
| Empty weight |
450 kg |
6 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 39 kW
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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.
