Hermes 450 vs Switchblade 300
The Hermes 450 and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and AeroVironment respectively. Top speed is 176 km/h for the Hermes 450 vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 550 kg MTOW, the Hermes 450 is 92:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg. The Hermes 450 first flew 17 years before the Switchblade 300 (1994 vs 2011).
| 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 |
| American man-portable loitering munition, introduced in the early 2010s, used for precision strikes against personnel and light vehicles in various global conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 4000 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m |
| Length | 6.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 176 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 550 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 450 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 39 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Length | 0.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 10 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or Switchblade 300?
The Hermes 450 is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or Switchblade 300?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or Switchblade 300?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or Switchblade 300?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or Switchblade 300?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or Switchblade 300?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 13 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.