Hermes 450 vs RQ-5 Hunter
Hermes 450 vs RQ-5 Hunter at a glance — top speed 176 vs 170 km/h, range 300 vs 125 km, max takeoff weight 550 vs 885 kg.
Specifications
|
Hermes 450 |
RQ-5 Hunter |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Elbit |
Northrop Grumman |
| First flight |
1 January 1994 |
-- |
| Year introduced |
1998 |
1995 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
20 units |
| Average unit price |
$2 million |
-- |
| Wingspan |
10.5 m |
10.6 m |
| Height |
-- m |
1.9 m |
| Length |
6.1 m |
7.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
176 km/h |
170 km/h |
| Operational range |
300 km |
125 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,500 m |
5,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
550 kg |
885 kg |
| Empty weight |
450 kg |
-- kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 39 kW
|
2 x 42 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Hermes 450 is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 170 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 125 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Hermes 450's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 885 kg compared to the Hermes 450's 550 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the Hermes 450's 6.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter entered service first in 1995, 3 years before the Hermes 450 which entered service in 1998.
