Hermes 450 vs Searcher
Overview
The Hermes 450 and the Searcher are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and IAI respectively.
Top speed is 176 km/h for the Hermes 450 vs 200 km/h for the Searcher. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 350 km for the Searcher. The Searcher operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,500 m for the Hermes 450.
| Israeli medium-size MALE drone for surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Elbit |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Israeli drone, renowned for employment in reconnaissance and surveillance, notable for substantial service record since 1990s. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 6.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 176 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 550 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 450 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 39 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 5.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 350 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 436 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 76 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or Searcher?
The Searcher 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 Searcher?
The Searcher has a longer range at 350 km compared to the Hermes 450's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or Searcher?
The Searcher has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Hermes 450's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or Searcher?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the Searcher's 436 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or Searcher?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the Searcher's 5.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or Searcher?
The Searcher entered service first in 1992, 6 years before the Hermes 450 which entered service in 1998.