Hermes 450 vs ScanEagle
Hermes 450 vs ScanEagle at a glance — top speed 176 vs 148 km/h, range 300 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 550 vs 22 kg.
Specifications
|
Hermes 450 |
ScanEagle |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Elbit |
Insitu |
| First flight |
1 January 1994 |
1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced |
1998 |
2005 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
1000 units |
| Average unit price |
$2 million |
$3 million |
| Wingspan |
10.5 m |
3.1 m |
| Length |
6.1 m |
1.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
176 km/h |
148 km/h |
| Operational range |
300 km |
100 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,500 m |
5,944 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
550 kg |
22 kg |
| Empty weight |
450 kg |
13 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 39 kW
|
1 x 1 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or ScanEagle?
The Hermes 450 is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or ScanEagle?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the Hermes 450's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or ScanEagle?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or ScanEagle?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the Hermes 450 at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or ScanEagle?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 7 years before the ScanEagle which entered service in 2005.
