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Hermes 450 vs Wing Loong II

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🇮🇱 Hermes 450
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Specifications
Hermes 450 Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit Chengdu
First flight 1 January 1994 1 February 2017
Year introduced 1998 2018
Number produced N/A 100 units
Average unit price $2 million $2 million
Wingspan 10.5 m 20.5 m
Length 6.1 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 300 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 550 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 450 kg 1,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 39 kW --
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Overview

The Hermes 450 and the Wing Loong II are both Military Drones, manufactured by Elbit and Chengdu respectively.

The Wing Loong II reaches 370 km/h — 2.1:1 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 7.6:1 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).

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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.