Hermes 450 vs RQ-7 Shadow
Hermes 450 vs RQ-7 Shadow at a glance — top speed 176 vs 200 km/h, range 300 vs 109 km, max takeoff weight 550 vs 170 kg.
Specifications
|
Hermes 450 |
RQ-7 Shadow |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Elbit |
AAI |
| First flight |
1 January 1994 |
1 January 1991 |
| Year introduced |
1998 |
2002 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
500 units |
| Average unit price |
$2 million |
$750K |
| Wingspan |
10.5 m |
3.9 m |
| Length |
6.1 m |
3.4 m |
| Maximum speed |
176 km/h |
200 km/h |
| Operational range |
300 km |
109 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,500 m |
4,600 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
550 kg |
170 kg |
| Empty weight |
450 kg |
86 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 39 kW
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Detailed Comparison
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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.
