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Hermes 450 vs Elbit Skylark

Hermes 450 vs Elbit Skylark at a glance — top speed 176 vs 74 km/h, range 300 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 550 vs 5 kg.

Specifications
Hermes 450 Elbit Skylark
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit Elbit
First flight 1 January 1994 --
Year introduced 1998 2008
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $2 million --
Wingspan 10.5 m 2.4 m
Length 6.1 m 2.2 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 74 km/h
Operational range 300 km 40 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 4,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 550 kg 5 kg
Empty weight 450 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 39 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or Elbit Skylark?
The Hermes 450 is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the Elbit Skylark's 74 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or Elbit Skylark?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Elbit Skylark's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or Elbit Skylark?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Elbit Skylark's 4,900 meters (16,076 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or Elbit Skylark?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the Elbit Skylark's 5 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or Elbit Skylark?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the Elbit Skylark's 2.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or Elbit Skylark?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 10 years before the Elbit Skylark which entered service in 2008.