Hermes 450 vs Switchblade 300
Hermes 450 vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 176 vs 160 km/h, range 300 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 550 vs 6 kg.
Specifications
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Hermes 450 |
Switchblade 300 |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Elbit |
AeroVironment |
| First flight |
1 January 1994 |
1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced |
1998 |
2011 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
4000 units |
| Average unit price |
$2 million |
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| Wingspan |
10.5 m |
-- m |
| Length |
6.1 m |
0.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
176 km/h |
160 km/h |
| Operational range |
300 km |
10 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,500 m |
-- m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
550 kg |
6 kg |
| Empty weight |
450 kg |
2.5 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 39 kW
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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.
