Hermes 450 vs Shahed 129
Hermes 450 vs Shahed 129 at a glance — top speed 176 vs 175 km/h, range 300 vs 1,700 km.
Specifications
|
Hermes 450 |
Shahed 129 |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Elbit |
HESA |
| First flight |
1 January 1994 |
1 March 2012 |
| Year introduced |
1998 |
2013 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
42 units |
| Average unit price |
$2 million |
$2 million |
| Wingspan |
10.5 m |
16.0 m |
| Height |
-- m |
3.1 m |
| Length |
6.1 m |
8.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
176 km/h |
175 km/h |
| Operational range |
300 km |
1,700 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,500 m |
7,300 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
550 kg |
-- kg |
| Empty weight |
450 kg |
-- kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 39 kW
|
1 x 75 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or Shahed 129?
The Hermes 450 is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the Shahed 129's 175 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or Shahed 129?
The Shahed 129 has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Hermes 450's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or Shahed 129?
The Shahed 129 has a higher service ceiling at 7,300 meters (23,950 ft) compared to the Hermes 450's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or Shahed 129?
The Shahed 129 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Hermes 450's 6.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or Shahed 129?
Both the Hermes 450 and Shahed 129 cost approximately $2.0 million per unit.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or Shahed 129?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 15 years before the Shahed 129 which entered service in 2013.
