Hermes 450 vs Wing Loong II
Overview
The Hermes 450 and the Wing Loong II are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and CAIG / CASC respectively.
The Wing Loong II reaches 370 km/h — 2.1x the Hermes 450's 176 km/h. The Hermes 450 has an operational range of 300 km vs 1,000 km for the Wing Loong II. The Wing Loong II operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 5,500 m for the Hermes 450. At 4,200 kg MTOW, the Wing Loong II is 7.6x the Hermes 450's 550 kg.
Unit cost is $2M for the Hermes 450 vs $2M for the Wing Loong II. The Hermes 450 first flew 23 years before the Wing Loong II (1994 vs 2017).
| 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 |
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CAIG / CASC |
| First flight | 1 February 2017 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wingspan | 10.5 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 | 20.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 194 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Hermes 450's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Hermes 450's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the Hermes 450's 550 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Hermes 450's 6.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Hermes 450 at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or Wing Loong II?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 20 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.