Hermes 450 vs Watchkeeper WK450
Hermes 450 vs Watchkeeper WK450 at a glance — top speed 176 vs 143 km/h, range 300 vs 150 km, max takeoff weight 550 vs 485 kg.
Specifications
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Hermes 450 |
Watchkeeper WK450 |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Elbit |
Thales UK |
| First flight |
1 January 1994 |
14 April 2010 |
| Year introduced |
1998 |
2019 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
54 units |
| Average unit price |
$2 million |
$25 million |
| Wingspan |
10.5 m |
10.9 m |
| Length |
6.1 m |
6.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
176 km/h |
143 km/h |
| Operational range |
300 km |
150 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,500 m |
4,900 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
550 kg |
485 kg |
| Empty weight |
450 kg |
300 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 39 kW
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Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Hermes 450 is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 143 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 4,900 meters (16,076 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 485 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the Hermes 450's 6.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Hermes 450 at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 21 years before the Watchkeeper WK450 which entered service in 2019.
