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Hermes 450 vs Tu-143 Reys

Hermes 450 vs Tu-143 Reys at a glance — top speed 176 vs 950 km/h, range 300 vs 200 km, max takeoff weight 550 vs 1,230 kg.

Elbit Hermes 450 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Hermes 450
Tupolev Tu-143 Reys military drones side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-143 Reys
Specifications
Hermes 450 Tu-143 Reys
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit Tupolev
First flight 1 January 1994 1 January 1970
Year introduced 1998 1976
Number produced N/A 950 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wingspan 10.5 m 2.2 m
Height -- m 1.5 m
Length 6.1 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 300 km 200 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 550 kg 1,230 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 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.