Hermes 450 vs RQ-7 Shadow
| Israeli medium-size MALE drone for surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Elbit |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | None units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| American reconnaissance drone, integral to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, recognized for its surveillance and target acquisition roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AAI Corporation |
| First flight | 1 January 1991 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 500 units |
| Average unit price | $0.8 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—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 3.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 109 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 170 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 86 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 109 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 170 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 3.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Hermes 450 is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-7 Shadow at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 4 years before the RQ-7 Shadow which entered service in 2002.