Hermes 450 vs Tu-143 Reys
Overview
The Hermes 450 and the Tu-143 Reys are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and Tupolev respectively.
The Tu-143 Reys reaches 950 km/h — 5.4x the Hermes 450's 176 km/h. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 200 km for the Tu-143 Reys. The Hermes 450 operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 5,000 m for the Tu-143 Reys. At 1,230 kg MTOW, the Tu-143 Reys is 2.2x the Hermes 450's 550 kg.
The Tu-143 Reys first flew 24 years before the Hermes 450 (1970 vs 1994).
| 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 |
| Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from 1970s used for tactical reconnaissance missions | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 950 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Height | -- 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 | 2.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Length | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,230 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 774 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,230 kg compared to the Hermes 450's 550 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the Hermes 450's 6.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 22 years before the Hermes 450 which entered service in 1998.